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Comparing Box Plots Instructional VideoComparing Box Plots Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:19
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Duration
45 mins
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Year
2013
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Comparing Box Plots

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Stacked box plots create an informative visual display. Using a video lesson, scholars compare data from box plots plotted on the same number line. They use both the visual display and the key intervals to make conclusions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

box plot, data, data analysis, data display, median, interquartile range, range

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the video on a day that requires a substitute
  • Pause the video after each question to give learners an opportunity to answer first

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects familiarity with box plots

Pros

  • Provides links to additional lessons on the same topic
  • Gives clear explanations and multiple examples

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.8 RST.9-10.8

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