6th Grade · Statistics & Probability

Quartile

6.SP.B.5

Definition

One of three values (Q1, Q2, Q3) that divide ordered data into four equal parts.

Teach it

Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.

Examples

  • Q2 is the median; Q1 and Q3 are the medians of the lower and upper halves.
  • Quartiles split the data into quarters.

Key rule

Quartiles divide ordered data into four equal parts.

Memory hook

Split the data into four equal chunks.