This lesson involves representing distributions of data using boxplots.
One of the most useful digital devices we have at our school for math classes is the TiNspire. The TiNspire is the newest calculator from Texas Instruments and it is an AMAZING resource for teachers and students. I have posted one activity I have used with my classes here, so feel free to search around the site from this link.
Each pre-made lesson has teacher notes, student activity pages, and the files to be downloaded to the TiNspire. I love how easy these are for students to follow, and how easy it is for teachers to use. My students found this activity engaging and also very useful. The hardest part for teachers is to download it to all of the devices.
I find that these TiNspire activities help students that are both visual and kinesthetic. Students get to see the math on the screen, and they are manipulating the math with the calculator. It is also in full color so students can get the full effect. I love the TiNspires, and if you don’t have a set in your school, definitely look into it!
