Name that statistic! Classmates each write their name and the number of letters in it on a sticky note to place on the board. As a class, they determine the median, mode, and range of the name lengths, and create a dot plot of the data. They also act out a way to find the median by lining up on a number line made of tape.

Concepts

median, range, measures of variation, central tendency, dot plot, data collection, data analysis, statistical questions, mode

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the lesson during the first few days of school to help scholars learn each other's names
  

Classroom Considerations

• Requires sticky notes and masking tape
• Pupils should know how to make dot plots
  

Pros

• Kinesthetic learners appreciate the movement portions of the activity
  
• Shows sample data for instructors to reference
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

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