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Capture/Recapture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use proportions to estimate the size of populations. They describe the data with using a graph or table of the estimate. Students use descriptive statistics to calculate mean, median, and mode. They also compare and contrast an...
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Box and Whisker Plots

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of box and whisker plots. In this box and whisker plots instructional activity, 7th graders plot data on a box and whisker plot. Students discuss the mean, median, and mode of the data. Students...
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Box And Whiskers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of using box and whisker plots. They demonstrate how to use them to compute median, mode, and range. Students compare and contrast the complete and systematic processes use to solve problems. This is done...
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Inequalities and Measures of Central Tendency

For Students 9th - 11th
In this inequality and measures of central tendency worksheet, students solve and graph linear inequalities. They organize given data to identify the mean, mode and range. Students interpret box-and-whisker plots. This three-page...
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Stem-and-Leaf Plots

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study steam-and-leaf plots. Given specific data, they create a stem-and-leaf plot . Students identify the mean, mode, range and median. Afterward, they review vocabulary words.
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Middle School Mathematics Vocabulary Word Wall Cards

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Having a good working knowledge of math vocabulary is so important for learners as they progress through different levels of mathematical learning. Here is 125 pages worth of wonderfully constructed vocabulary and concept review cards....
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Quiz: Central Tendency and Dispersion

For Students Higher Ed
In this central tendency and dispersion activity, students find the mean, median and mode of a set of numbers. The set of numbers is not included on this activity. They complete a frequency distribution and find the modal interval.
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Miniature Gulf Coast Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Scholars show what they know about data collection and analysis with an activity that examines a smaller population of Houghton, Texas. Independently or in pairs, learners identify their research question, gather, graph, and analyze...
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Statistics of Mars

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the concept of central tendencies. In this central tendencies lesson, students sort M&M's or Skittles based on color. Students graph their results. Students find the mean, median, and mode of their data.
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WebQuest: Thrills and Spills- Pick Your Park!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in a WebQuest in which they must determine which amusement park is the "median priced" park. Students visit park websites to accumulate prices for parking, activities, restaurants, and gift shops.
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Motivation to Run

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Run headlong into a great resource. Young mathematicians explore the Nike+ app to see which measure of central tendency motivates runners the most. They use two screenshots of the app to help them make their determinations.
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Introduction to Descriptive Statistics with Mode, Median, Mean and Range

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete several games and experiments, tally and graph their results. They figure the mean, median, range and/or average of their graphs to describe class results. They consider which statistic best represents the data at hand.
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Finding Averages

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the world of statistics by finding averages.  In this math formula instructional activity, 5th graders define the terms mean, median and mode while discussing the differences.  Students practice finding...
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Range and Measures of Central Tendency

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders take notes on a PowerPoint presentation featuring calculating and analyzing data. They practice skills highlighted in the presentation and create a table in Microsoft Excel showing data analysis.
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Measures of Central Tendency

For Students 8th - 9th
In this measures of central tendency worksheet, students solve and complete 6 different problems. First, they count the number of items in each set of data. Then, students determine the mean, median and mode for each. In addition, they...
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Mode Mean Median

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this statistics activity, students practice finding number averages and statistics by finding the mode, median, and mean for the number sets.
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What Are Your Favorite Apples?

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this tally learning exercise, students take a survey to determine the favorite apple. They write tally marks beside the apple chosen. For elementary students, this learning exercise may be used for counting purposes and to reinforce...
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Data Analysis

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine techniques to represent data. In this data analysis lesson, students read about various ways to represent data, such as a stem and leaf diagram and calculating standard deviation. Students complete data analysis...
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Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math: Lesson 5

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are read the material that is printed in boldface type inside the boxes. Information in regular type inside the boxes and all information outside the boxes should not be read to them. They then find the mean, median,...
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Introduction to Descriptive Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students follow examples to study basic concepts of statistics. They work independently through the activities.
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Measures of Central Tendency

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze data using central tendencies. In this statistics lesson, students collect and analyze data using the mean, median and mode. They create a power point representing the different measures of central tendency.
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Central Tendency

For Students 8th - 9th
For this central tendency worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different problems that include measures of central tendency. First, they write down the names and heights of students in their class. Then, students explain how they...
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Handling Data: measure of Average

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze data from a simple table. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders compare distributions.  Students recognize that the mean helps them find the formula.  Students answer questions on the mean, median, and range.
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Not Just an Average Class

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work together to find the median, mode, and mean of their first and last names using a numerical code in this fun, interactive lesson plan. After a lecture/demo, 4th graders utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to...

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