Stem and Leaf Diagrams​

By the end of this unit, students will:

1. Understand the purpose and benefits of using stem-and-leaf diagrams to represent data.
2. Construct and interpret stem-and-leaf diagrams for given data sets.
3. Organize data into stems and leaves and present it in a clear and organized manner.
4. Analyze and draw conclusions from stem-and-leaf diagrams.

Curriculum Alignment: KS3 Statistics:

• Describe, interpret, and compare observed distributions of a single variable through appropriate graphical representation involving discrete, continuous, and grouped data; and appropriate measures of central tendency (mean, mode, median) and spread (range, consideration of outliers)
• Construct and interpret appropriate tables, charts, and diagrams, including frequency tables, bar charts, pie charts, and pictograms for categorical data, and vertical line (or bar) charts for ungrouped and grouped numerical data.