5th Grade Data Analysis TEKS

Hi, it's Ari from The Science Penguin and I have a few great math ideas to share!

In May, we had STAAR re-test crunch.  During this time, I had students who already passed the math STAAR, so we worked on introducing students to some of the new TEKS so they have some exposure before 6th grade.  Data analysis was a lot of fun!

5.9 Data analysis. The student applies mathematical process standards to solve problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data. The student is expected to:
(A) represent categorical data with bar graphs or frequency tables and numerical data, including data sets of measurements in fractions or decimals, with dot plots or stem-and-leaf plots;
(B) represent discrete paired data on a scatterplot; and
(C) solve one- and two-step problems using data from a frequency table, dot plot, bar graph, stem-and-leaf plot, or scatterplot.

For Stem and Leaf Plots, I got a great idea from Julie at My Journey to 5th Grade.  Students wrote down a number between 10 and 49 on a post-it.  Then, I had them place the post-it on the board where it goes in order.  

Then, I used an idea from Runde's Room.  We recorded our data, then made a foldable.  The students started to see the relationship between the stem and the leaf.  We determined the maximum, minimum, range, mode, and median for our data.  Finally, students got some practice with sets of data on task cards around the room.  

For Scatterplots, I used this great idea from Math Equals Love.  Students placed dot stickers on a first quadrant graph, then determined if their data has a positive, negative, or no correlation.

The final thing that I loved was our graphing investigation.  We used pull-back cars to measure the distance pulled back (cm), distance traveled (cm), and time traveled (to the nearest second).  Groups used the data to make three graphs or plots that they learned about during the week.  It was a fun activity to end with!

Be sure to check out the 5th Grade Math Board on Pinterest.  

Also, check out the 5th Grade Resources Page on Texas Teacher Round-up!