Calculate and interpret the mean, median, upper-quartile, lower-quartile, and interquartile range of a set of data. SPI 0706.5.3

Links verified on 6/12/2014

1. All That Data - use range, mean, median, and mode
2. All That Data Two - describe graphs in terms of range, measures of central tendency, and distribution
3. Basketball Debate - explore the meaning of average (or mean) and relate these concepts to real world experiences
4. Bicycles a la Mode - understand and apply the concepts of mean, median and mode.
5. Comparing Properties of the Mean and the Median through the use of Technology - an E-example from NCTM [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. Exploring Histograms - The interactive data analysis tool in this investigation allows students to create their own sets of data and examine how various statistical functions such as mean, median, and standard deviation depend on the choice of data. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
7. Jupiter Is Average - Using data from our solar system, students explore median, mode, mean, and range. Students learn to use an on-line calculator to determine the mean and range.
8. Mean Green Machine - use a calculator to find and use the average, or mean, of a set of data (designed for 5th grade)
9. Mean, Median, and Mode - lesson plan from Introduction to Statistics which includes a link to a three page handout
10. Mean, Median, and Mode Calculator - enter numbers separated by comma and then calculate
11. Mean, Median, Mode, and Range - data sets and explanations followed by five practice exercises, each with several questions
12. Mean, Median, Mode, and Range - explanation from Purple Math
13. Medians - understand and apply the concepts of median and mean.
14. Mode, Mean, Median - calculate mode, median and mode of a set of buildings, then repeat the activity with a different set - (metric measurements)
• Quiz following the Mode, Mean, Median activity - ten multiple-choice questions, immediate feedback given
15. An Overview of Mean, Median, and Mode - in the format of a discussion between student and mentor
16. Party Comedian - find and use the median of a set of data.
17. Party Mode - find and use the mode of a set of data.
18. Practice Exercises - ten fill-in-the-blank questions about mean, median, mode, and range [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]