Car, Bike, or Train?

Students revisit the tools they used in Grade 6 to analyze and compare sets of data. They calculate the mean and mean absolute deviation (MAD), and use these measures to make a recommendation (MP2). They also compare and contrast data represented by dot plots.

By Desmos Classroom

Learning goals: Learning Goals • Calculate the mean and mean absolute deviation (MAD) for a data set, and use these measures to interpret data.  • Compare and contrast data in terms of their shape, center, spread, and visual overlap. Materials • Four-function or scientific calculators