Grade Level/Subject
Year 7 Mathematics
Time Allotted
30 minutes
Topic
Box Plots
Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Define and describe box plots
- Create box plots from given data
- Interpret and compare box plots
- Understand the significance of quartiles, median, and outliers in box plots
Materials
- Whiteboard or blackboard and chalk/whiteboard markers
- Worksheets with data for creating box plots
- Rulers and pencils
Procedure
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Introduction (5 minutes)
- Ask students what they know about box plots and record their responses on the board.
- Introduce the concept of box plots, explaining what they are and how they are used.
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Creating Box Plots (15 minutes)
- Distribute worksheets with data for creating box plots.
- Model for students how to create a box plot step-by-step on the board, explaining the importance of locating the median, quartiles, and outliers.
- After modeling, give students time to create their own box plots using the worksheet data.
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Analyzing Box Plots (10 minutes)
- After completing their box plots, ask students to analyze and compare them, identifying any significant differences or similarities.
- Facilitate a class discussion on what the box plots reveal about the data.
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Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Review the key concepts of box plots and their significance.
- Encourage students to apply what they have learned to other data sets they encounter.
Assessment
- Monitor students while they are creating their box plots and provide feedback.
- Have students complete a short quiz or worksheet to check their understanding of box plots.
Differentiation
- For struggling students, provide guided instruction and additional modeling.
- For advanced students, have them create their own data sets to create box plots and discuss the results with the class.