6th Grade Statistical Questions and Data Displays Test with Point Values (PDF)

6th Grade math test: Statistical Questions and Data Displays – Maths PDF

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This statistical questions test for 6th Grade covers statistical questions and data displays (Common Core 6.SP.A.1, 6.SP.A.2, 6.SP.B.4, 6.SP.B.5a, 6.SP.B.5b), with a free PDF to print.

This 45-minute test has 9 questions worth 20 points. It covers statistical questions, dot plots, histograms, range, outliers, and describing data (Common Core 6.SP.A and 6.SP.B). Show your work for full credit.

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About this test

Grade: Grade 6
Chapter: Statistical Questions and Data Displays
Standards: 6.SP.A.1, 6.SP.A.2, 6.SP.B.4, 6.SP.B.5a, 6.SP.B.5b
Time: 45 minutes
Total: 20 points

Statistical questions test: questions

Question 1 – Statistical questions [2 pts]

Decide whether each question is statistical. Explain. (a) “How many siblings does each student in the school have?” (b) “How many siblings does Noah have?”

Question 2 – Count observations [2 pts]

Ages of players.

How many players are there? What is the most common age?

Question 3 – Range [2 pts]

Ages of 10 players.

Find the range of the ages in the dot plot.

Question 4 – Fraction of data [2 pts]

What fraction of the players are 15 years or older? (Use the same ages.)

Question 5 – Histogram [2 pts]

Minutes of exercise per week.

How many students are in the histogram? How many exercised 30 minutes or more?

Question 6 – Describe the data [2 pts]

Describe the center, spread, and any outlier of the data set 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 20.

Question 7 – Units and attribute [2 pts]

A scientist weighs 18 eggs in grams. Name the attribute, the unit, and the number of observations.

Question 8 – Build a dot plot [3 pts]

Make a dot plot for these 12 scores: 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10. Then give the range and the most common score.

Question 9 – Compare displays [3 pts]

Dot plot A shows quiz scores that range from 7 to 10. Dot plot B shows scores that range from 3 to 10. Which class has more variability? Explain and give both ranges.

Key facts behind this statistical questions test

Key facts

A statistical question has many possible answers.
A dot plot shows one dot for each observation.
A histogram uses equal intervals and bar height shows frequency.
Describe a distribution by center, spread, shape, and outliers.
Always give the attribute, unit, and number of observations.

How to use this statistical questions test

Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.

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