Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 8

Topic

Statistics

Definition

The median of an odd data set is one of the terms in the data set.

Description

The Median is the middle term of a data set. If the data set consists of an odd number of terms, no matter how many terms there are, the Median will be the middle term of that set.

In mathematics education, understanding median of an odd data set is crucial as it lays the foundation for more advanced statistical concepts. It allows students to grasp the significance of data analysis and interpretation. In classes, students often perform exercises calculating the mean of sets, which enhances their understanding of averaging techniques.

Topic

Statistics

Definition

The median of an even data set is the mean of two of the terms.

Description

The Median is the middle term of a data set. If the data set consists of an even number of terms, then the Median won't be one of ther terms in the set. In such a case the Median is the Mean of the two middle terms. 

In this drag-and-drop game, have students practice their skills at calculating the median of a data set. This game generates thousands of different combinations, offering an ideal opportunity for skill review in a game format.

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In this TI Nspire tutorial, the Spreadsheet and Calculator windows are used to find the median of a data list. This video supports the TI-Nspire Clickpad and Touchpad. This Mini-Tutorial Video includes a worksheet. .

This is the transcript for the TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial entitled, Finding the Median of a Data List.

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In this video tutorial students learn how to calculate the mode of a data set, as well as how the mode differs from the mean and median.Includes three real-world examples.

In this video tutorial students learn how to find the median of a data set. The mean is also calculated so that students can learn similarities and differences between these two measures of central tendency. Includes three real-world examples.

This is the transcript for the video entitled, "Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Mode of a Data Set."

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Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This section focuses on the mode, the most frequent value in a data set, and its applications in dice rolls, beverage ratings, and color preferences. It compares mode with mean and median, highlighting its utility in categorical data. Key terms include mode, frequency, and categorical data.

This is the transcript for the video entitled, "Video Tutorial: Measures of Central Tendency: Finding the Median of a Data Set."

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Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This segment discusses the median, another measure of central tendency, focusing on its calculation by ordering data and finding the middle value. Examples include test scores, basketball player heights, and family ages, highlighting scenarios where the median differs from the mean. Key terms include median, middle value, and ordering.

This set of 10 Quizlet Flashcards covers the topic of finding the Median of a data set.

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This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity.

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This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this episode of Algebra Applications, two real-world explorations are developed: Biology. Analyzing statistics from honey bee production allows for a mathematical analysis of the so-called Colony Collapse Disorder. Geology. Why do rivers meander instead of traveling in a straight line? In this segment the geological forces that account for a river??s motion are explained.

This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: Honey bees not only produce a tasty treat, they also help pollinate flowering plants that provide much of the food throughout the world. So, when in 2006 bee colonies started dying out, scientists recognized a serious problem. Analyzing statistics from honey bee production allows for a mathematical analysis of the so-called Colony Collapse Disorder.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example demonstrates how to find the median of a set of numbers: 14, 35, 37, 28, 38, 28, 14, 12. The process involves arranging the numbers in ascending order and identifying the middle value. In this case, with an even number of terms, the median is calculated by finding the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 28.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 3, 50, 43, 18, 14, 8, 38, 47. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 28.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example demonstrates finding the median of the following set of numbers: 48, -6, -6, 28, 2, -37, -36, -34. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of -6.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 13, -20, 4, -4, -43, 46, -17, -19. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of -10/5 or -2.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example demonstrates how to find the median of the following set of numbers: 49, 3, 27, 46, 7, 32, 21, 33, 33. The process involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. In this case, with an odd number of terms, the median is simply the middle number after sorting, which is 32.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 15, 24, -6, -16, 50, 12, -50, 43, 35. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an odd number of terms, the median is simply the middle number after sorting, which in this case is 15.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example demonstrates finding the median of the following set of numbers: 23, 30, 9, 34, 13, 40, 26, 30, 45, 36. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 30.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example demonstrates how to find the median of the following set of numbers: 50, 14, 47, 43, 25, 10, 18, 21, 20, 19. The process involves arranging the numbers in ascending order and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 20.5.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 13, -3, 23, -20, -14, -32, -31, -21, 36, -14. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of -14.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example demonstrates finding the median of the following set of numbers: 6, -19, 38, 47, 46, -46, 15, 10, 24, 16. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an even number of terms, the median is calculated as the average of the two middle terms, resulting in a median of 15.5.

Topic

Measures of Central Tendency

Description

This example illustrates the process of finding the median for the set of numbers: 50, 41, 30, 30, 47, 31, 45, 12, 6, 14, 39. The solution involves arranging the numbers from least to greatest and then identifying the middle value. With an odd number of terms, the median is simply the middle number after sorting, which is 31.