Dot Plots, Histograms, and Box Plots

Compare/Contrast Matrix
Rubric
Breadth of comparison Comparison characteristics are diverse. Characteristics Maximum Score:
characteristics reflect the differences, strengths, and weaknesses of the 10 points
plots. Insight is drawn from given sources.
Grade: ____/10

Expansiveness of first Each of the three plots is thoughtfully considered for its Maximum Score:
comparison relation to the first chosen characteristic. Student 5 points
compares or differentiates or the qualities of each plot in
one or two well-formed sentences. Grade: ____/5

Expansiveness of second Each of the three plots is thoughtfully considered for its Maximum Score:
comparison relation to the second chosen characteristic. Student 5 points
compares or differentiates or the qualities of each plot in
one or two well-formed sentences. Grade: ____/5

Expansiveness of third Each of the three plots is thoughtfully considered for its Maximum Score:
comparison relation to the third chosen characteristic. Student 5 points
compares or differentiates or the qualities of each plot in
one or two well-formed sentences. Grade: ____/5

Expansiveness of fourth Each of the three plots is thoughtfully considered for its Maximum Score:
comparison relation to the fourth chosen characteristic. Student 5 points
compares or differentiates or the qualities of each plot in
one or two well-formed sentences. Grade: ____/5

Expansiveness of fifth Each of the three plots is thoughtfully considered for its Maximum Score:
comparison relation to the fifth chosen characteristic. Student 5 points
compares or differentiates or the qualities of each plot in
one or two well-formed sentences. Grade: ____/5

Plot drawings Students accurately represent each plot type graphically. Maximum Score:
Dot plots include several data points on a number line with 5 points
repeated values stacked vertically. Histogram has consistent
ranges for its bars, including empty bars. Box plot includes Grade: ____/5
minimum, quartiles, median, maximum, and box shape.
TOTAL:
Maximum Score:
40 points

Grade: ____/40