Instructional Video

Drawing and Reading Box Plots

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Box and whiskers have more to do with data than they do with cats! A video lesson describes how to plot, analyze, and compare box plots. Mathematicians first learn to create a box plot and then how to use information about the quartiles to answer questions.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use practice problems as board work to check for understanding
  • Create a set of guided notes for the class to complete as they view the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • A basic understanding of median and range is helpful
Pros
  • Highlights the key vocabulary associated with box plots
  • Diagrams provide clarity to the concepts
Cons
  • None