Lessons for 6.SP.A.2
Center and spreadOne number for the middle, one number for how spread out.Lesson
Describing a distributionReporting shape, center, spread and unusual features together, in the words of the setting.Lesson
Shape of a distributionSymmetric, skewed, uniform, bimodal, and which center to trust.Lesson
Symmetric and skewed distributionsA shape with one long tail, named for the side the tail runs to.Lesson
Statistical questions and variabilityA question worth asking of data because the answers vary from one individual to the next.Lesson
Uniform and bimodal shapesA flat shape where every value is about as common, and a two peaked shape that often means two groups.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Describing a distribution worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Symmetric and skewed distributions worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Statistical questions and variability worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Uniform and bimodal shapes worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview