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Histograms and Statistical Graphics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
For this statistics worksheet, students solve 6 data problems. They construct a histogram of given data, they create a frequency polygon, and a stem and leaf diagram. Students create a dot plot and a pie chart for given data sets. On the...
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Tally Charts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this tally charts instructional activity, students discuss how to use a tally chart and how to read the chart. Once students record information on a tally chart they answer questions showing their ability to read a tally chart.
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Bar and Histograms (What Would You Use: Part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice creating bar graphs using a given set of data. Using the same data, they create a group frequency chart and histograms. They must decide the best graph for the given set of data. They share their graphs with the...
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Organizing and Interpreting Data

For Students 7th - 8th
In this organizing and interpreting data activity, students solve and complete 10 different problems related to reading various data tables. First, they complete the 3 charts shown with the correct tally amount, frequency amount, and...
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Volume, Mass, and Weight

For Teachers 5th
Study the difference between mass and weight. Your math group will compare the weight of an item to the amount of space that it uses. They'll then use conversion factors to find the difference between kilograms and pounds. Essential...
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Statistics with M&Ms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore estimation, measurement, and probability. Students conduct surveys and create charts & graphs. They study the history of chocolate. Students design their own magazine advertisement or create a script for a...
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Graph Lab

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore bar graphs and pie charts. Given a pack of M&Ms, 7th graders explore the colors, sort the data in a frequency chart and then construct bar graphs and pie charts to categorize the M&Ms by color. Students...
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Starting a Restaurant

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Through an engaging unit, chefs-in-training will sort and classify data using tally charts. Learners will also create bar graphs to display restaurant data and interpret data from bar graphs using a variety of categories....
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Volume and Surface Area

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Build boxes using unit cubes to compare surface area and volume. The group performs multiple experiments to determine properties of volume, such as if it makes a difference which order the dimensions are multiplied in. Extensive...
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Recording Frequency

For Teachers 1st
First graders analyze nursery rhymes and gather data about word frequency. In this frequency lesson, 1st graders create graphs and tables. Students interpret the data.
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Great Graphing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students collect data, use a computer spreadsheet program to create various graphs, and compare the graphs. They state the findings of each graph in writing and decide which graph type best represents the data.
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Graphing Data

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn how to display data using a bar graph. In this bar graph lesson, 1st graders use data from a t-shirt color survey to make a bar graph. They also make an animal bar graph before interpreting the information.
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Graphing Fun In Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders display information in a graph, table, and chart. In this data lesson plan, 3rd graders look at graphs, tables, and charts, discuss their importance, and make their own.
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May I Have Fries with That?

For Teachers 6th
Not all pie graphs are about pies. The class conducts a survey on favorite fast food categories in a lesson on data representation. Pupils use the results to create a circle graph.
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Tally Charts

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students complete 4 tally charts. Students use a list of information, such as colors or types of fruit, to create the charts.
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Data and charts

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this data and charts instructional activity, learners answer multiple choice questions referring to different charts about mountain heights, breakfast drinks, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Line Graphs and Commercial Costs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate line graphs.   In this middle school mathematics lesson, students compare and contrast different types of graphs and create line graphs based on the data provided.
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Creating Circle Graphs with Microsoft Excel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create graphs of circles. In this geometry lesson plan, students use Microsoft Excel to create graphs. They construct the graphs using paper and pencil as well as the computer.
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Statistics of Mars

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the concept of central tendencies. In this central tendencies lesson, students sort M&M's or Skittles based on color. Students graph their results. Students find the mean, median, and mode of their data.
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Waves

For Teachers 5th
Light waves and sound waves are the focus of this science lesson designed for 5th graders. Besides discovering how these waves travel, learners also discover the basic properties of waves, and analyze data tables and graphs. The...
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Completing frequency diagrams from displayed data

For Students 5th - 8th
In this frequency worksheet, students use data in graphs and charts to complete a frequency diagram. Students fill in 26 spaces in the diagram.
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Collecting Data

For Students 7th - 10th
In this data collection learning exercise, students read about how data is collected and organized. They also learn about a hypothesis. Students read through examples of different charts and then answer 23 questions pertaining to data...
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Data Analysis

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students double check their data collections of Top 20 singles that they've been collecting for several days. Types of data is reviewed in detail and a variety of questions are asked for retention factors of mastery. They draw a tally...
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The Human Line Plot

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders collect data and use charts and line plots to graph data. Through class surveys, 5th graders collect data concerning a particular subject. They graph their data using a line graph. Students make inferences and predictions...