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Gathering, Recording, and Presenting Data Lesson PlanGathering, Recording, and Presenting Data Lesson Plan
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Gathering, Recording, and Presenting Data

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Sixth graders use the local newspaper to find and discuss examples of uses of statistics and the ways in which the information is presented. They create and represent their own set of data showing how students get to school each day.

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Grade
6th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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