Math Curriculum
6th Grade
Course Purpose: |
Students will solve problems involving fractions, decimals, and volume using the four operations. |
Outcomes and Components:
M.6.14 |
Students will analyze measures of center and variability of given data. | ||||
Pacing Instruct/ Assess |
Component Code |
Component |
Standard(s) |
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M.6.14.1 | Identify and describe the center of data (mean and median) from a numerical set of data and a visual representation. | 6.SP.A.3, 6.SP.B.5.d | |||
M.6.14.2 | Identify and describe the variability of data (range, interquartile range (IQR), and mean absolute deviation (MAD)) from a numerical set of data and a visual representation. | 6.SP.A.3, 6.SP.B.5.d | |||
M.6.14.3 | Examine the distribution of the data to determine the shape. | 6.SP.A.2 | |||
M.6.14.4 | Select the best measure of center (mean or median) and variability (IQR or MAD) from a given a set of numerical data. Describe any overall patterns and striking deviations from given sets of numerical data. | 6.SP.B.5.c |
Academic Vocabulary: |
Content Vocabulary: mean,median, mode, range, Interquartile Range (IQR), Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), box plot, dot plot, histogram, variability, measures of centers, measure of spread |