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Describing a Distribution Displayed in a Histogram Lesson PlanDescribing a Distribution Displayed in a Histogram Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
6th
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Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2015
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English, Arabic
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Describing a Distribution Displayed in a Histogram

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The shape of the histogram is also relative. Learners calculate relative frequencies from frequency tables and create relative frequency histograms. The scholars compare the histograms made from frequencies to those made from relative frequencies. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

histograms, frequency, frequency tables, data display, data representations, data, data analysis

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion on the error that rounding creates
  • Brainstorm pros and cons of relative frequency histograms

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members should know how to convert between decimals, fractions, and percents
  • The resource is the 5th in a series of 22

Pros

  • Contains tables to help with organization
  • Includes an exit ticket to check for understanding

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.SP.B.5.a 6.SP.B.5.b MP1

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