Stats Rock: Using Pet Rocks to Find the Mean, Median and Interquartile Range (IQR)

Using pet rocks, the students will determine the mean, median and interquartile range (IQR) of the weights of the rocks. A PowerPoint presentation and YouTube videos will introduce and reinforce the concepts of mean, median, and interquartile range (IQR).
Resource ID#: 71611 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: statistics, measurement, mean, median, mode
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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