Support · Mathematics Standard 11–12 – Year 11 · Data analysis
Support Identify and describe the shape of the distribution of a dataset as either symmetric, positively skewed or negatively skewed
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Prerequisite dot points
Identify and describe the shape and distribution of a dataset using the terms symmetrical, negatively skewed and positively skewed
Stage 4 · Data analysis Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: SkewnessUse it for: Symmetric and skewed distributions.
Calculate the mean (x‾) of a set of data using digital tools
Stage 4 · Data analysis Draft mapping
- SimulationStarterPhET Mean: Share and BalanceUse it for: Develop the mean as fair share and balance point.
Identify the range as a measure of spread to describe variation in a dataset
Stage 4 · Data analysis Draft mapping
- PhET Center and VariabilityUse it for: Kick a soccer ball to build datasets; see how outliers shift mean, median, range and IQR.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Averages: medianUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on averages: median for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Center and spread of dataUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on center and spread of data; good for drill or homework.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Centre and spreadUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on centre and spread; good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Averages: rangeUse it for: Short worked-example video on averages: range to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.