Students how to calculate the mode, median, mean and range from a set of data in a list and stem and leaf diagram. As learning progresses they use these measures of location to compare two or more distributions.
This unit takes place in Term 2 of Year 7 and is followed by representing and interpreting statistical diagrams.
Develop fluency
Reason mathematically
Solve problems
Statisitics
There are five problems that link to area, midpoints, gradients and solving equations.
How to teach calculating the original amount after a percentage change.
Problem solving lesson on two-way tables and frequency trees.