Summarize Data By Number Of Data Points Math Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn to summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context. The Summarize Data By Number Of Data Points learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 6.SP.B.5.a as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Given a dot plot or line plot, determine the number of participants/observations. Given a list, determine the number of participants/observations. Analyze a numerical data set and determine the number of participants/observations. Given a table of values, determine the number of participants/observations. Given a histogram, determine the number of participants/observations.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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Snakes and Ladders Estimated Duration: 21 minutes Let us play a game of Snakes and Ladders with a mathematical twist! In this game by Zapzapmath, students will report the number of observations.

Center and Variability - Median Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Kick soccer balls to generate a data set! Notice how a card is created each time a ball is kicked! Explore the median value among the soccer balls, the cards, or both. Can you sort the data yourself? See how the median changes when one soccer ball is added!

Center and Variability - Mean & Median Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Kick soccer balls to generate a data set! Explore how the mean and median are related to each other, and which one moves more each time a soccer ball is kicked! See how many data sets you can create data sets where the mean and median are equal! Figure out how to predict when the mean is going to be greater than the median or vice versa.

Center and Variability - Variability Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Explore the kick patterns for four different kickers! Learn about three measures of variability: range, interquartile range, and the mean absolute deviation. Compare the measures of variability for each kicker. Predict a range of values where their next kick is likely to land using the measures of center and variabilility to give credibility to your prediction!

Basketball Master Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

Data by Number Points Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Learn how to count participants or observations in various data sets, including lists, tables, dot plots, and histograms, and test your understanding with true or false statements.

Magical Forest Deluxe Estimated Duration: 15 minutes Find yourself in a magical forest full of treasures and adventures. Collect coins and berries, answer questions, earn points! Good luck!

Summarize Data By Number Of Data Points Math Games

Concepts Covered

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