Explore the measures of central tendency through a challenging task. Given values for the mean, median, mode, and range, collaborative groups create a set of data that would produce those values. They then critique other answers and strategies.

Concepts

mean, median, mode, data analysis, range

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Challenge groups to create as many data sets as possible; hold a competition within each class
• Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a fundamental understanding of measures of central tendency

Pros

• Highlights key vocabulary
• Uses higher order thinking skills

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.SP.A.3 6.SP.B.5.a 6.SP.B.5.c MP1 MP6 MP7