For whom does the bell fit? Pupils begin by working in groups gather data on three different variables. They then determine the mean and standard deviation of each data set and create bell curves. To finish, they answer guiding questions about the data and how it relates to the normal curve.

Concepts

data analysis, data collection, normal distribution, standard deviation, variance, mean

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider using more than 15 data points to make the analysis more realistic

Classroom Considerations

• The class should be familiar with finding standard deviations and z-scores
• Though the activity lasts for a week, it only involves two class periods

Pros

• Includes point values for each question in the task
• Provides a rubric for scoring the task as a whole

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP1 MP3 HSS-ID.A.4