Texting and Standard Deviation

This lesson uses texting to teach statistics. In the lesson, students will calculate mean, median, and standard deviation. They will construct and interpret dot plots based on data they collected. Students will also use similarities and differences in shape, center, and spread to determine who is better at texting, boys or girls.

Resource ID#: 130630 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)

Keywords: texting, standard deviation, mean, median, statistics

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Problem-Solving Task, Text Resource

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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