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Introduction to Descriptive Statistics with Mode, Median, Mean and Range Lesson PlanIntroduction to Descriptive Statistics with Mode, Median, Mean and Range Lesson Plan
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Introduction to Descriptive Statistics with Mode, Median, Mean and Range

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Students complete several games and experiments, tally and graph their results. They figure the mean, median, range and/or average of their graphs to describe class results. They consider which statistic best represents the data at hand.

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histograms, graphs

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Graph, histogram, math
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days

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