If the shoe fits, include it in the display. The presentation uses shoe size to introduce organizing data within a frequency table and a histogram. Using another histogram, the video outlines how to interpret the data display. To conclude, the presenter goes over the main shapes of data mathematicians view using a histogram.

Concepts

frequency tables, histograms, data, data display, intervals, data organization, data representations, data analysis

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class write the intervals using inequality notation
• Lead a discussion about how to label the axes for the histogram

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes pupils understand the difference between a bar graph and a histogram

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides examples to try alone
• Includes an explanation on why intervals in a histogram are denoted differently

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.SP.A.2 6.SP.B.4 HSS-ID.A.1 MP1 MP5 MP6