INTERPRETING DATA

Question 6.10

How can data be organized so that it is useful and easy to interpret?

Suggested Pacing = 9 days

This unit builds on the understanding developed in the previous unit as students represent and analyze data sets and determine the measures of variability and center.

Essential Learning Outcome #1

◯ Students will display, describe and analyze data on line plots, histograms, and box plots to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. (6.SP.4, 6.SP.5) (MP.1, MP.3)

Learning Targets:

I can display data on a number line, dot plot (line plot), histogram, and box and whisker plot. (6.SP.4)
I can tell how many items are in a data set. (6.SP.5a)

I can describe how data was collected and in what unit of measure. (6.SP.5b)
I can find the median, mean, interquartile range, mean absolute deviation (average distance from the mean), and outliers in a set of data. (6.SP.5c)

I can determine which sources are credible. (6.SP.5a)
I can evaluate and use evidence from one source to answer a question, solve a problem, or formulate a research question. (6.SP.5c)
I can choose the measure of center that best describes the data based on the context in which it was gathered. (6.SP.5d)

Prerequisite Skills

5.NF.1, 5.MD.2 - Fractions on a Line Plot

Essential Vocabulary

Number Line
Dot or Line Plots
Histogram
Box Plots
Quantitative
Variability
Deviation
Distribution
Interquartile
Quartile

Assessment Bank

Assessments

6.SP.4 Assessment Items

6.SP.5 Assessment Items

Teaching Resources

Math Stations listed by standard

Online resources - 6.SP.4

Online resources - 6.SP.5

Problem-Solving Tasks - 6.SP.4

Engage NY

6.A

Problem Based Learning

Text Resources

Glencoe Course 1 - Volume 2

Chapter 11 - Lessons 4-5
Chapter 12 - Lessons 1-6