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Title Shape, Center, and Spread
Description This lesson focuses on identifying the shape, center, and spread of a data set. It is intended for a 6th grade math class, or anyone introducing this concept for the first time.
Subject Mathematics
Level Middle School
Type Guided Activity
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords center, central tendency, mean, median, shape, spread
Simulation(s) Center and Variability (HTML5)

Author(s) Amanda McGarry
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 8/29/22
Date updated 3/9/23