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Data Detective

Investigate tables and charts to pick the final shooter, the science-fair plant, the pizza place and more. Answer the evidence questions, then make the call.

Grades 3–8Case files1–6 players or teamsNo student loginsWorks offline

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Screenshot of Data Detective in the middle of a game

What students practice

Reading tables and graphs, mean, median, range, percents, probability, scatter plots and lines of best fit

Great for

Whole-class review on the smartboard, math centers, test prep, early finishers and sub plans. No prep and no student logins.

Standards

Choose the grade on the start screen · problems match that grade

Common Core: 3.MD.B.3 · 6.SP.B.5 · 7.SP.C.5–7 · 8.SP.A.1–2

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