Box and Whisker
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Lesson Summary:
In this lesson on box and whisker plots, students learn how to find the minimum, maximum, median, and quartiles 1 and 3 from a set of data. They are taught how to make a box and whisker plot using a calculator, stem and leaf plot, and a CTM Illuminations tool. The lesson also includes a comparison of box and whisker plots from two classes and a practice problem involving batting runs. Students will come away with a clear understanding of how to interpret and create box and whisker plots for data analysis.
Lesson Description:
Statistics lesson for learning how to make a box and whisker plot from some data. Finding minimum, maximum, median, and quartiles 1 and 3.
Additional Resources:
- Box and Whisker hands-on website - An NCTM Illuminations website that provides hands-on experimentation for making a box-and-whisker plot. Great for exploring box-and-whisker plots!
- Box and Whisker Notes - Notes from the Box and Whisker presentation.
Questions answered by this video:
- What is a box and whisker plot?
- How do you make a box-and-whisker plot?
- How do you make a box and whisker plot on a graphing calculator?
- How do you make a histogram?
- How do you make a stem-and-leaf plot?
- How does a stem-and-leaf plot help you make a box-and-whisker plot?
- Where can I find examples of making box-and-whisker plots?
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Staff Review
A great tutorial if you need to know how box-and-whisker plots work. Students are also shown how to make a box-and-whisker plot on their graphing calculator.
