Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 2: Understanding the World Around Us Through StatisticsStandard 6.DS.1

Lesson 2.12.1 Small Group · Group 1

Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target With my small group, I can tell the difference between a statistical question and a non-statistical question — one step at a time, with support.

Remember2.1 Small Group · Group 1

If the answers vary, the question is statistical. If there is one fixed answer, it is not statistical. A statistical question has answers that vary. You collect data to answer it.

Words: Statistical Question (Pregunta estadística)Non-statistical Question (Pregunta no estadística)Data (Datos)Variability (Variabilidad)Survey (Encuesta)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Is this a statistical question? "How many hours does each student in our class sleep on a school night?" Type yes or no.

    Show your work

    Hint Will every student sleep the same number of hours?

    Final answer:
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Is this a statistical question? "How many brothers and sisters does each student in our class have?" Type yes or no.

    Show your work

    Hint Will every student give the same answer?

    Final answer:
  3. 3Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    A science class studies the weather. Which question is a statistical question?

    1. AWhat is the temperature at noon each day in May?
    2. BWhat was the temperature at noon on May 1?
    3. CHow many days are in May?
    4. DAt what temperature does water freeze?

    Hint Look for the question that gives many different answers.

    Show your work
  4. 4Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    "What time does our school start?" is not a statistical question. Which new question is statistical?

    1. AWhat time does each student wake up on school days?
    2. BWhat time does our school end?
    3. CWhat time does our school start on Monday?
    4. DDoes our school start before 9:00?

    Hint Which question asks many people and gets different answers?

    Show your work

Explain your thinkingHow can you tell if a question is statistical? Use the two lunch questions to explain.

Sentence starter A question is statistical when ___. · The question about ___ is not statistical because ___.

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