Comparing and Contrasting Data Sets Using Measures of Center and Spread

This lesson is designed to show students how to apply their understanding of data distribution, center, and spread to compare and contrast data sets. The lesson should be covered over two class periods (or one if on a block schedule). In this lesson, students will be asked to:

  • Review important vocabulary and prior knowledge.
  • Make observations from dot plots and data sets.
  • Calculate measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode).
  • Calculate a measure of spread (range).
  • Examine how outliers affect data sets.
  • Complete a group activity and compare results to other groups.
  • Use measures of center and spread to compare/contrast data sets.
Resource ID#: 71159 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Measures of Central Tendency, Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Outlier
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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