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Questioning NASA

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Space science and math collide in this inquiry that investigates launching times for antacid-tablet rockets! Upper elementary or middle school learners collect data as they launch these mini rockets. They apply concepts of place value...
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Averages

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this averages worksheet, students complete word problems where they find the average (sometimes called 'mean') of numbers. Students complete 10 multiple choice word problems.
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Math: Reaching New Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students apply math skills to assess the range, mean, mode, and median of data sets. Using a "Reaching New Heights" worksheet, they review and discuss how to calculate the answers. Students write complete explanations of all their...
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Math Can Be Mean!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to the topic of means. Calculating the mean, mode and median, they describe what each set of numbers tell and do not tell about the data. They use a line graph to practice finding the mean. They also use...
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The Perfect Principal

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars demonstrate their understanding of math skills. In this data analysis lesson, students complete a worksheet requiring them to calculate mean, median, and mode, and create and interpret graphs. Lesson is intended as an...
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Box Plots

For Students 9th - 11th
In this statistics worksheet, students analyze problems by finding the mean, median and mode. They also set data by their median, and quartiles. There are 7 questions dealing with 2 different sections.
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Stem-and-Leaf Plots

For Students 9th
In this stem-and-leaf plots worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 9 various types of problems. First, they determine the mean, median, and mode of the stem-and-leaf plot shown. Then, students summarize the similarities and...
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Global Warming Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research real-time and historic temperature data of U.S. and world locations, and analyze the data using mean, median, and mode averages. They graph the data and draw conclusions by analyzing the data. A spreadsheet is used to...
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Statistics

For Students 9th
In this statistics worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 various types of problems that include using different types of graphs to illustrate data. First, they determine the median score for each stem-and-leaf plot. Then, students...
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A Statistical Study by Adolescent Students on Relevant Issues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners use statistics to study attributes of a local center for pregnant teenagers. They apply mean, median, mode and a correlation study between two variables.
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The Bell Curve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the bell curve. In this bell curve lesson, students discuss the controversy associated with the bell curve. Students use an applet to explore a normal distribution. Students discuss mean, median, mode,...
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Stem and Leaf Plots

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measures of central tendency worksheet, students study a stem and leaf plot pertaining to weekly low temperatures. Students use the plot to answer 6 questions. There will be a question that requires students to make their own...
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Describing Range and Measures of Central Tendency in Shoe Sizes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students describe the range and various measures of central tendency using shoe sizes from a video. In this range and measures of central tendency lesson, students use the same data set to identify the concepts of range, mode, median,...
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Math of the Path: Students Calculate Data from the Lewis and Clark Journey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use calculations to complete the same journey of Lewis and Clark. They answer questions along their way and share information they gather with the class. They compare their calculations with those made by Lewis and Clark.
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Comparing Data

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a survey, gather data and describe the data using measures of central tendency (mean, median and mode) and spread (range, quartiles, and interquartile range). Students use these measures to interpret, compare and...
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Median, Mean, Mode, and Range

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students read about the median, mean, mode, and range. The worksheet includes the following rhyme: Hey diddle diddle the median's the middle.
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The Great Race

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify the mean, median and mode of collected data. For this statistics lesson, students collect, graph and analyze data using central tendencies. They work in groups to collect data on a robot through an obstacle course.
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C is for Cookie-A MEAN-ingful Graphing Activity

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in groups, dissect a variety of brands of chocolate chip cookies and calculate the mean for each brand. They create their own bar graphs, pictographs, and line graphs to represent information.
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Fly Away With Averages

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study mean, median, and mode. They construct paper airplanes and test them to see how far they fly. They measure the distance and then find the averages of their throws. They use spreadsheet software to record the data in a...
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Central Tendencies and Normal Distribution Curve

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are given data (class test scores) to determine central tendencies, and find information needed to construct a normal distribution curve. They become proficient in calculating mode, median and average.
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What is a Box and Whisker Plot?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the correct use of box and whisker plors. The times when they are appropriate to use to compare data is covered. They plot data according to statistical analysis including mean, median, and mode.
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Math: Giant Alaskan Cabbages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze data from the Alaska State Fair's "Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off." Once they have sorted the weights, they calculate the range, mean, mode, and median of the cabbages. Finally, students create posters displaying their...
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Box-and-Whisker Plots

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Whiskers are not just for cats! Pupils create box-and-whisker plots from given data sets. They analyze the data using the graphs as their guide.
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In Search of Life

For Teachers K - 3rd
Explore the habitats around you with an activity that takes kids out of the classroom to learn about the local variety of habitats and the living things that call them home. In small groups, scholars investigate their surroundings,...

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