Algebra 1- Box & Whisker Plots

Teacher : Maura Anderson

Course/ Subject/Unit: 

Algebra 1 

Unit 6

Topic: Box and Whisker Plots 

Date of Instruction: 

Standard(s):

MGSE9-12.S.ID.1- Represent data with plots on the real number line (dot plots, histograms, and box plots).

Learning Target:

• I can identify and create a box and whisker plot.

Success Criteria:

• I can find the median, Q1 and Q3 of a data set.

• I can organize the data into a box and whisker plot.

Activities & Assignments

Text(s)/Resources Used

1. Pirate Prep

2. Go over yesterday’s work

3. Guided Notes- Box and Whisker Plots

4. Guided Examples: I do, We do, You do. Students will come up to the board to complete You Do problems.

5. Independent Practice- Box and Whisker Plots

Differentiation/Summarizing/Check for Understanding

• Scaffolding and small groups will be used for students who are struggling to clarify for understanding.

• Shortened assignments for struggling students.

• Teachers will visually and orally assess students throughout the class period and will frequently check for understanding.

• Students who need extra help with work one on one or in a small group with the teacher. 

• Today’s Independent Practice will be checked together as a class for understanding, graded and students will have the opportunity to ‘fix’ missed problems.

• Students have unlimited attempts at Weekly Assignments, Tests/Quizzes with the help of the teacher, giving more opportunity for understanding, exposure and success.

• Students who are struggling with certain areas and are unable to understand or move on to the next area will be assigned individualized extra practice and lessons in IXL.