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School Solar Project: Ask a Statistical Question

Students identify statistical questions about a school solar project and distinguish expected variation from fixed facts and unknown answers.

Grade 6MathInteractive · Printable

Aligned to6.SP.A.1

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  • 1 Common Core standard
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  • 13 questions
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Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Grade 6
Subject
Math
Question types
Multiple choice, Circle the answer, Sorting, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students recognize statistical questions by identifying expected variation in the data collected.
  • Students distinguish questions about fixed facts from questions that anticipate varying measurements or opinions.

How to use

Use for independent practice or partner discussion. Have students identify what data each question would collect before deciding whether variation is expected.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

6.SP.A.1

Recognize a statistical question as one whose answers are expected to vary.

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School Solar Project: Ask a Statistical Question

Decide which questions expect answers that vary.

1. Check the Question

A statistical question anticipates variation in the data collected to answer it. Choose the best answer for each school solar project situation.

1.
The school is preparing to install solar panels on its roof. Which question is statistical?
  • A. How many panels are listed on the final equipment order?
  • B. What is the installation date on the signed contract?
  • C. What is the model number printed on the selected panel?
  • D. How much electricity will the panels produce each day in May?
2.
No one in the project team remembers the exact price on the signed installation contract. Is “What is the price on that contract?” a statistical question?
  • A. Yes, because different team members might guess different prices.
  • B. No, because questions involving money cannot be statistical.
  • C. No, because the contract records one fixed price to look up.
  • D. Yes, because the team does not know the answer yet.
3.
Which question would collect varying category answers rather than varying numerical measurements?
  • A. Which solar project display design does each student prefer?
  • B. How many kilowatt-hours does the system produce each day?
  • C. What is the height of the roof shown on the building plan?
  • D. How many minutes does each weekly system inspection take?

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