Lesson Plan

Describing the Center of a Distribution Using the Median

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Find the point that splits the data. The lesson presents to scholars the definition of the median through a teacher-led discussion. The pupils use data lists and dot plots to determine the median in sets with even and odd number of data points.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Demonstrate finding the median by physically determining the median height in the class, showing that an ordered data set is needed
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should be familiar with skewed distributions
  • Individuals must be able to order large numbers
  • The resource is the 12th installment in a 22-part series
Pros
  • Includes scaffolding suggestions for struggling learners
  • Contains anticipated responses to discussion questions
Cons
  • None