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Comparing Data Displays Lesson PlanComparing Data Displays Lesson Plan
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West Contra Costa Unified School District
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5th - 8th
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Math
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Comparing Data Displays

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There is so much more to data than just numbers, and this resource has learners use three methods of comparing data in a multi-faceted lesson. The 21-page packet includes a warm-up, examples, an activity, and assessment for a complete package regarding data displays. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

data display, scatter plots, histograms, line plots, box and whisker plots

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Split the lesson into two days for a lower level class

Classroom Considerations

  • Although the resource is meant for 6th and 7th graders, you can easily pick the resources for the one you teach

Pros

  • Answers are provided
  • Activities are engaging
  • Encourages partner discussion with prewritten roles and questions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.SP.B.4 7.SP.B.3

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