Human Box and Whisker

STEM Thursday, Tom Browne Middle, February 11th, 2016

Presenters:  Mr. Hastey, Ms. Moore, Ms. Pardom, Ms. Pedrazine, Ms. Silvas, Ms. Solis

Human Box and Whiskers Lesson Plan

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Engage

 How do we analyze data?

Explore

Let’s make a human box plot!

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The Clucking Chicken Menu

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Explain

Box and Whisker Plot Powerpoint

Box and Whiskers Foldable Template Page One  

Box and Whiskers Foldable 2  

Box and Whiskers Foldable 3

  • What are the five important points on a box and whisker plot?

  • What’s the difference between the range and the interquartile range?

  • Why isn’t the distance between each of the point equal?

Elaborate

How old were they? Student hand-out and solutions

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  • How old were the presidents when they were inaugurated?

  • How old were the vice-presidents when they were inaugurated?

  • Compare the ages of the  presidents and vice-presidents? What do you notice?

Evaluate

What did you learn about box and whisker plots?

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