Rates & Unit Rates

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different quantities, usually with different units, such as miles per hour or dollars per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit. For example, if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, the unit rate is $8 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate a unit rate?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, if you have 60 miles in 3 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles ÷ 3 hours = 20 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does IQR stand for?

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IQR stands for Interquartile Range, which is the difference between the first quartile (Q1) and the third quartile (Q3) in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you find the IQR?

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To find the IQR, first determine Q1 and Q3, then subtract Q1 from Q3: IQR = Q3 - Q1.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If the ratio of red fish to blue fish is 3:5 and there are 20 blue fish, how many red fish are there?

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There are 12 red fish.

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot is a graphical representation of a data set that shows the median, quartiles, and potential outliers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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What does the median represent in a data set?

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The median is the middle value when the data set is ordered from least to greatest.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the first quartile (Q1)?

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The first quartile (Q1) is the median of the lower half of a data set, representing the 25th percentile.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C