6th Grade · Statistics & Probability
Spread
6.SP.A.2
Definition
A description of how much the values in a data set vary or stretch out.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- Spread shows how far data reaches, from lowest to highest.
- A wider spread means more variability.
Key rule
Spread tells how much the data varies from lowest to highest.
Memory hook
How far the data stretches out.