Chapter 9: Statistical Measures (6.SP.1, 6.SP.2, 6.SP.3, 6.SP.4, 6.SP.5a-c)

9.1 - Introduction to Statistics

Learning Targets:

  • I will be able to identify and create statistical questions.
  • I will be able to create a dot plot to display data.


9.2 - Mean

Learning Targets:

  • I will be able to find the mean of a data set.
  • I will identify outliers of a data set.


9.3 - Measures of Center

Learning Targets:

  • I will be able to find the median and mode of a data set.
  • I will choose the best measure of center for the data set given.


9.4 - Measures of Variation

Learning Targets:

  • I will calculate the interquartile range of a data set by finding the first and third quartiles.


Chapter 10: Data Displays (6.SP.2, 6.SP.4, 6.SP.5c-d)

10.1 - Stem-and-Leaf Plots

Learning Targets:

  • I will be able to create a stem and leaf plot.
  • I will be able to draw conclusions from a stem and leaf plot.


10.2 - Histograms

Learning Targets:

  • I will be able to create a histogram.
  • I will be able to compare data and draw conclusions from a histogram.


10.3 - Shapes of Distributions

Learning Targets:

  • I will be able to identify symmetric and skewed distributions.


10.4 - Box-and-Whisker Plots

Learning Targets:

  • I will be able to create a box and whisker plot.
  • I will analyze a box and whisker plot, and be able to find the interquartile range.