Title
Where’s the middle?
Grade
Topic
Standard,
Benchmarks & I
can statement
6th Grade Math
Data Interpretation
Standard 12: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability:
STATISTICS: Interpret data using methods of exploratory data
analysis.
Benchmark MA.6.12.1: Determine and interpret the measures
of center (mean, median, mode) of a data set and explain what
each measure indicates about the data set.
I can statement: I can calculate measures of central tendency
(mean, median, mode) and explain what each measure
indicates about a specific set of data.
Create a visual representation of a data set of your choice.
Outcome
Time
Two 45 minute class periods
Recommended:
Materials
Materialsneeded:
Skills – Student should to be able to find a sum, divide, and
make a data table before completing webquest. Students need
to know how to use at least one program to create their visual
representation.
Equipment (beside computer) – printer if students will turn in
a hard copy
Calculator for finding mean or online calculator
http://www.calculator.org/jcalc98.aspx
Vocabulary:
Hawaiian
vocabulary:
Options:
Tips
mean - `awelike
median - helu kuwaena
mode - lauika
All work could be completed and turned in electronically.
Students could print their products to produce a measures of
center bulletin board.
• Homework – The Canoe Race, Temperature, and
Rainfall Tables could be homework or collected at the
end of day 1.
• Provide students will the opportunity to share or display
their products to others.