STATISTICAL QUESTIONS

Question 6.9

How can statistics be used in the real world?

Suggested Pacing = 9 days

In this unit, students investigate and describe the variability of given data, including center, spread, and overall shape. They also discuss and explore how measures of center can be used to summarize a set of data, using data sets and representations of data that are provided to them. This unit lays a foundation for the following unit in which students use their understanding to create the own representations for a given set of data, and analyze data, including determining measures of center and variability.

Essential Learning Outcome #1

◯ Students will write statistical questions to survey and collect data. (6.SP.1) (MP.1, MP.3)

Learning Targets:

I can write a statistical question that has more than one right answer. (6.SP.1)

I can differentiate between statistical questions and those that are not. (6.SP.1)

Prerequisite Skills

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

Essential Vocabulary

Variability
Statistics
Statistical Question

Assessment Bank

6.SP.1 Assessment Questions

Teaching Resources

Math Stations listed by standard

Engage NY

6.SP.1

Problem Based Learning

Buttons: Statistical Questions

Problem-Solving Tasks - 6.SP.1

Online Resources

Khan Academy

Text Resources

Glencoe Course 1 - Volume 2

Lesson IQL 11-1

Essential Learning Outcome #2

◯ Students will interpret data, summarize their findings and critique the reasoning of others. (6.SP.2, 6.SP.3) (MP.1, MP.3)

Learning Targets:

I can describe a set of data using its center (mode, median, or mean), its spread (range or M.A.D.), and its shape. (6.SP.2)
I can describe a measure of center and a measure of variation for a data set. (6.SP.3)