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Whiskers are not just for cats! Pupils create box-and-whisker plots from given data sets. They analyze the data using the graphs as their guide.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Cut a list of data into its quartiles to emphasize that the same number of data entries are in each quartile
- Post the lesson for absent pupils and for review
Classroom Considerations
- Builds directly from the previous lesson in this series that finds quartile values
Pros
- Strong use of context and application throughout the lesson
Cons
- Does not include an answer key for the practice problems