Data Dice!
EQ: How can the mean, median, mode, and range be used to describe the shape of the
data?
Mastery Objective: Students will be able to use the range, mean, median, and mode to
describe a set of data, as measured by center completion.
Directions:
1. Roll a pair of dice to create a number.
2. The smallest digit rolled becomes the digit in the tens place of your number.
3. The largest number rolled becomes the digit in the ones place of your
number.
4. Record your number on the recording sheet.
5. Repeat this process 6 more times, until you have a data set that consists of 7
numbers.
6. Find the mean, median, mode, and range of your data. (You may use a
calculator.)
* If each number only appears once in the data set, there is no mode.
7. Create a statement that describes your data using one of the measures of
central tendency.
8. Switch papers with a partner.
9. Your partner will write a BCR explaining which measure of central tendency
you used to make your statement, and proving their answer is correct.
10. Your partner will give you back your paper and you will read their BCR.
11. Discuss the correct answer with your partner.
12. Play again!
J. Palmisano 2008