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Measures of Center and Distribution Shape
6th Grade · Math · Open Global Math
9 lessons
Goal
Calculate and interpret the mean, median, and mode, evaluate the effect of outliers and skewness, and describe distribution symmetry, clusters, and gaps.
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Calculating the Mean as an Equal Share or Balance Point
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- 6Identifying Outliers and Their Impact on the MeanNot started yet
- 7Choosing Between Mean, Median, and Mode for Skewed DataNot started yet
- 8Describing Distribution Shapes: Symmetry, Left-Skew, and Right-SkewNot started yet
- 9Analyzing Clusters, Gaps, and Peaks in ContextNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
6th Grade · Math · Open Global Math
1
10 lessons
Statistical Questions, Sampling, and Data Organization
Formulate statistical questions, compare census and sampling methods, collect categorical and numerical data, and organize information into frequency tables with grouped intervals.
2
8 lessons
Data Displays: Dot Plots, Stem Plots, and Line Graphs
Construct and interpret dot plots, ordered stem-and-leaf plots, bar charts, and line graphs to display and analyze single-variable and time-series data.
3
10 lessons
Histograms, Circle Graphs, Box Plots, and Misleading Graphs
Construct and interpret histograms, circle graphs, and box-and-whisker plots, and critically detect misleading graphical distortions.
4
9 lessons
Measures of Center and Distribution Shape
Calculate and interpret the mean, median, and mode, evaluate the effect of outliers and skewness, and describe distribution symmetry, clusters, and gaps.
5
10 lessons
Measures of Variability: Range, Interquartile Range, and MAD
Calculate and interpret measures of spread including the range, interquartile range (IQR), and mean absolute deviation (MAD), comparing data sets comprehensively.
6
9 lessons
Theoretical Probability and Sample Spaces
Quantify probability between 0 and 1, calculate theoretical probabilities of simple and compound events, and construct sample spaces using lists, grids, and tree diagrams.
7
9 lessons
Experimental Probability, Simulations, and the Law of Large Numbers
Conduct empirical trials and digital simulations, calculate relative frequencies, compare experimental results with theoretical models, and explain the law of large numbers.