NY Next Generation Math NY-6.SP.4

Math6th GradeSummarize and describe distributions.

The Standard

Display quantitative data in plots on a number line, including dot plots, and histograms.

New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students display quantitative data on a number line using dot plots and histograms. They select scales and bins that represent all values accurately.
What Mastery Looks Like: The student constructs a labeled dot plot or histogram with correct frequencies. The scale is consistent, histogram intervals do not overlap, and every observation is included once.
Common Misconceptions: Students may leave gaps between histogram bins or count boundary values twice. They may treat a histogram like a bar graph of categories.
How to Assess It: Give twelve numerical observations. Ask students to construct either a dot plot or histogram, justify the choice, and verify the total frequency.

Lesson moves

Place sticky-note data values above a taped number line to build a class dot plot.
Ask students how changing histogram bin widths changes what patterns are visible.
Play Plot Repair by correcting scales, frequencies, and interval boundaries on flawed displays.
Display class travel-time data in a dot plot or histogram and label the units.

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