Grade 6 · 6.SP
Statistics & Data
Collect, display, and analyze data to understand variability and distributions. Students pose statistical questions, compute measures of center and spread, and draw conclusions from real data sets.
8.1 Statistical Questions and Data
Distinguish statistical questions from non-statistical questions. Understand that data has variability and explore what data can tell us.
8.2 Mean Median and Mode
Calculate the mean, median, and mode of a data set. Understand each as a measure of center and learn when each is most useful.
8.3 Mean Absolute Deviation
Measure variability using mean absolute deviation (MAD). Find the average distance each data value is from the mean.
8.4 Appropriate Measures
Choose the best measure of center or spread for a given data set. Understand how outliers affect mean and median differently.
8.5 Box Plots
Read and create box plots. Identify the five-number summary: minimum, Q1, median, Q3, and maximum.
8.6 Histograms
Read and create histograms to show the frequency of data grouped into equal intervals. Compare to dot plots and bar graphs.
8.7 Shape of Data Distributions
Describe distributions as symmetric, skewed left, skewed right, or uniform. Connect shape to the best measure of center.
Statistics & Data Activity Collection
Key Vocabulary: statistical question, variability, mean, median, mode, range, mean absolute deviation (MAD), dot plot, histogram, box plot, five-number summary, symmetric, skewed, distribution, outlier
Culminating Projects
Put It All Together
Two interactive end-of-unit projects that pull together every Statistics & Data skill — statistical questions, measures of center, variability, and data displays. Each is self-guided, with live calculators, hints, a rubric, and a print-ready deliverable.