Activity

Class Height Distribution

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A picture is worth a thousand words, and this is no exception! The introductory photo shows a group of classmates lined up in height categories; females and males are in different colors, and the shape of the curve they create is left-skewed. The task is to determine how many people should be at each height for the data to be a normal distribution.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Recreate the photo with your classes; use your own data for the analysis
  • Have pupils record definitions and examples of skewed and normal data in graphic organizers
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a strong understanding of normal and skewed distributions
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Pros
  • Includes photos with the desired mean and standard deviation for those needing more guidance
  • Provides a photo with the solution
Cons
  • None
Common Core