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This Distributions—Center, Shape, and Spread lesson plan also includes:
Data starts to tell a story when it takes shape. Learners describe skewed and symmetric data. They then use the graphs to estimate mean and standard deviation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide an explanation of the notation related to the statistical components in the lesson
- Ask learners to provide examples of the different shapes of data
Classroom Considerations
- Class members should already have a basic understanding of bar graphs and the shape of data
- The eighth lesson in a series of 30
Pros
- Provides sufficient examples and a set of practice problems for independent practice
- Questioning techniques encourage higher-order thinking
Cons
- None