6.SP.B.5

Sub-standards

• 6.SP.B.5.aSummarize numerical data sets in relation to their context, such as by reporting the number of observations.
• 6.SP.B.5.bSummarize numerical data sets in relation to their context, such as by describing the nature of the attribute under investigation, including how it was measured and its units of measurement.
• 6.SP.B.5.cSummarize numerical data sets in relation to their context, such as by giving quantitative measures of center (median and/or mean) and variability (interquartile range and/or mean absolute deviation), as well as describing any overall pattern and any striking deviations from the overall pattern with reference to the context in which the data were gathered.
• 6.SP.B.5.dSummarize numerical data sets in relation to their context, such as by relating the choice of measures of center and variability to the shape of the data distribution and the context in which the data were gathered.

Where this sits in the school year

Our Grade 6 Math scope and sequence teaches 6.SP.B.5 in Unit 11: Statistics, weeks 30–32.

Statistical questions anticipate variability: distributions, dot plots, histograms and box plots, and summaries chosen by shape. See the full pacing guide →

Builds on

Suggested prerequisites. This sequencing is our editorial guidance, not part of the Common Core.

Teaching Kits for this standard

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