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Lesson Plans: Lesson plans were written by Maryland mathematics educators and could be used when teaching the concepts.

Goal 3 Data Analysis And Probability

Expectation 3.1 The student will collect, organize, analyze, and present data.

Indicator 3.1.2 The student will use the measures of central tendency and/or variability to make informed conclusions.

Lesson Plan

Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency and Variability
Objective:
  • The students will be able to calculate the mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range for a set of data; create a box and whisker plot using paper and pencil and technology.

Lesson Plan

Making Informed Decisions Using Measures of Central Tendency
Objective:
  • The students will be able to calculate the mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range for a set of data; create a box and whisker plot using paper and pencil and technology; and determine which measure of central tendency is the most helpful in a given situation.

Lesson Plan

Variability & Data Sets
Objective:
  • The student will determine the affect that variability in data has on the mean and median.
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