Don't be normal ... be exceptional in understanding statistics. Pupils analyze six different sets of census data using histograms or normal probability plots to determine whether each data set fits a normal distribution. They then get together with partners to compare their results.

Concepts

normal distribution, histograms, probability

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a statistician to give a presentation to the class on normal distributions
  

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a calculator or other graphing utility 
• Scholars should have experience with normal distributions
  

Pros

• Provides printable worksheets, including different activity versions for the two partners in each group
  
• Includes sample responses for instructors to reference
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP2 MP3 HSS-ID.A.3