ACARA AC9M6ST01, Compare data sets

Year 6 · Statistics

Interpret and compare data sets for different kinds of variables using comparative displays and digital tools, describing distributions by mode, range and shape.

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Statistical questions and summarizing data

Grade 6 (ages 11 to 12)

Teaching guide

What students learn

Interpret and compare data sets for different kinds of variables using comparative displays and digital tools, describing distributions by mode, range and shape.

How to teach it

Put two data sets side by side with comparable displays and compare their mode, range and overall shape.

Worked example

What was the value in Feb?

Answer: 2 mm

Generated and checked in code, so it is correct.

Watch out for

Comparing displays that use different scales as though they were the same.