Determine the shape of weight. Using the interactive, class members build a histogram displaying weight ranges collected in a P.E. class. Scholars describe the shape of the histogram and determine which measure of central tendency to use to describe the data.

Concepts

histograms, weight, data representations, data display, central tendency, mode, median, mean

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion about how accurate the calculation of the mean and median is based upon the information

Classroom Considerations

• Requires signing up for a free login account
• Uses weight as a basis, which may be a sensitive subject for some

Pros

• Includes hints for some of the questions
• Contains just enough blocks to construct the histogram

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.SP.B.4 HSS-ID.A.1