Supporting Idea 6: Data AnalysisArchived

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Data Analysis
General Information
Number: MA.7.S.6
Title: Data Analysis
Type: Supporting Idea
Subject: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 7
Body of Knowledge: Statistics

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Related Access Points

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Independent

MA.7.S.6.In.a
Use data from a part of a group (sample) to make predictions regarding the whole group.
MA.7.S.6.In.b
Use bar graphs to display data and describe the meaning of the data.

Supported

MA.7.S.6.Su.a
Compare data shown in a pictograph with three categories and describe which categories have the largest, smallest, or the same amount.
MA.7.S.6.Su.b
Use pictographs to display data in labeled categories and identify the number in each category.

Participatory

MA.7.S.6.Pa.a
Count the objects, pictures, or symbols used in a pictograph or chart and identify total to 7 or more.

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Lesson Plan

Best School for Kevin:

In this MEA, the students will compare data to decide which school would be the best for a couple's son who is transferring into the county.

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Problem-Solving Task

Space Math: Lunar Cratering:

Students explore the formation of craters on the lunar surface using real world imaging data and mathematical reasoning. Students make observations and inferences about the time that impact craters were formed using probability and percentages.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

Virtual Manipulatives

Histogram Tool:

This virtual manipulative histogram tool can aid in analyzing the distribution of a dataset. It has 6 preset datasets and a function to add your own data for analysis.

Type: Virtual Manipulative

KidsZone: Create a Graph:

Create bar, line, pie, area, and xy graphs.

Type: Virtual Manipulative

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Virtual Manipulative

Histogram Tool:

This virtual manipulative histogram tool can aid in analyzing the distribution of a dataset. It has 6 preset datasets and a function to add your own data for analysis.

Type: Virtual Manipulative

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