Data starts to tell a story when it takes shape. Learners describe skewed and symmetric data. They then use the graphs to estimate mean and standard deviation. 

Concepts

statistics, standard deviation, data analysis, mean, range, skew lines

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide an explanation of the notation related to the statistical components in the lesson
• Ask learners to provide examples of the different shapes of data

Classroom Considerations

• Class members should already have a basic understanding of bar graphs and the shape of data
• The eighth lesson in a series of 30

Pros

• Provides sufficient examples and a set of practice problems for independent practice
• Questioning techniques encourage higher-order thinking

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.A.4 MP2