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Data Displays [6th Grade], Melanie R. Webb

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

This unit was created to cover the data displays portion of statistics and measurement standards. Students will create data displays correctly, and use their knowledge to decide which data displays works best for their data and why.

The students will focus to understand that

- Not every data display is appropriate for data given.

- Each data display has its own purpose.

- The way information is displayed can skew a person’s perception of it.

They will do this through representing numeric data graphically including dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, histograms, and box plots, and using the graphical representation of numeric …

This Graph Is Speaking To Me; How Do I Listen? [8th Grade], Matthew Patty

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

This unit is written to address the 8th Grade Mathematics TEKS focused around statistics. Students will begin with an exploratory lesson in which they develop the requirements of a valid survey. They will then research and design three separate surveys that could be used to make claims about a population in their area. Next, students will pair up and carry out a survey at a local location. After the surveys, the students will bring their data back to the classroom and create presentations using at least four different types of graphical representations. Accompanying each graphical representation must be at least …