Box Plots - Worksheet 8 - 9th Grade
HardCreate and interpret box-and-whisker plots (Hard)
18 problems · 20-25 minutes · Skills: statistics, data displays, quartiles
About This Worksheet
This hard-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 9th Grade students practicing box plots. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.
Box plots provide a compact visual summary of a distribution that shows center, spread, and outliers simultaneously. They are widely used in scientific and business reporting and are the standard display for comparing two groups in introductory statistics.
- Construct a box plot using the five-number summary (min, Q1, median, Q3, max)
- Interpret the spread and skewness of data from a box plot
- Compare two distributions using side-by-side box plots
- Identify outliers on a box plot using whisker length and individual data points
- Extract the five-number summary from a given box plot diagram
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Read the problem carefully.
- Identify what is being asked.
- Use what you know to find the answer.
- Check your work.
Answer Key
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download this box plots - worksheet 8 worksheet?
Click the "Download PDF / Print" button at the top of the worksheet. You can save it as a PDF or print it directly. The answer key will be on a separate page.
How do I find worksheets at different difficulty levels?
Each subtopic has 10 worksheets: Worksheets 1-3 are Easy, 4-7 are Medium, and 8-10 are Hard. Start with Easy worksheets to build confidence, then progress to harder ones.
What skills does this statistics worksheet cover?
This worksheet focuses on statistics, data displays, quartiles. It is designed for 9th Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.
Can I use this worksheet in my classroom?
Yes. All worksheets on K12Worksheets are free for classroom use. You can print copies for your entire class. With 10 worksheets per subtopic at three difficulty levels, you have plenty of options for differentiated instruction and individualized practice.
How many problems are on this worksheet?
This worksheet contains 18 problems. It typically takes 20-25 minutes to complete. An answer key with all solutions is included so parents and teachers can check work quickly.