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How do you summarize data that cannot be averaged? Using an exploratory method, learners complete a two-way frequency table on super powers. The subject matter builds upon 8th grade knowledge of two-way tables.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a list of statistical questions that are either categorical or numerical in nature to be sorted by the class
- Have pairs use the Census at School project to find data and create a two-way frequency table from the data selected
Classroom Considerations
- Ninth lesson of a 20-lesson module
Pros
- Utilizes the Census at School project and gives a link to be able to find more data useful in the classroom
- Provides a variety of question types to help understand two-way tables
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- None