Double the fun — calculate two measures of deviation. The lesson plan provides information to lead the class through the process of calculating the mean absolute deviation and the standard deviation of a data set. After learning how to calculate the deviations by hand, pupils learn how to use a calculator to find them.

Concepts

mean, standard deviation, notation, data analysis

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide opportunities for the class to practice finding mean absolute deviations and standard deviations
• Conduct a survey to create personal data to use

Classroom Considerations

• The class should know how to calculate the mean of a set of data

Pros

• Provides instructor notes to guide the discussion
• Includes strategies for differentiation

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.SP.B.5.c HSS-ID.A.2 MP4 MP6