Plan a movie party with this real-world math project for 6th-grade statistics and probability. Students will apply their understanding of measures of center and measures of variability in word problems related to their movie party. They will solve box plot word problems and summarize data on dot plot and histogram worksheets. This resource is great for 6th-grade teachers who want to engage early finishers, challenge gifted and talented students independently, or complete a whole-class project at the end of a math unit about statistics and probability.
 
What’s Included in This Math Enrichment Project?
✏️ PDF & Google Slides Link
Part 1: Identify Statistical Questions
Part 2: Measures of Center
Part 3: Measures of Variability
Part 4: Dot Plots, Histograms, and Box Plots
Part 5: Summarize Data
Answer Keys
 
Each section includes:
✅ Practice Pages – Teach about statistical questions through scaffolded instruction. Students can review the example strategy at the top of the page and solve increasingly difficult problems as they solve real-world math problems.
✅ Apply Pages – Solve statistics and probability word problems about real-world movie scenarios. Students will show their understanding of mean, median, mode, range, IQR (Interquartile Range), and MAD (Mean Absolute Deviation).
✅ Create Pages – Students select questions to ask their classmates, friends, and family members. They collect data and display their findings in a dot plot, box plot, or histogram. Then, they summarize their data and create invitations for their imaginary movie party.
 
This Independent Math Project is Perfect for:
✔️ Whole-class instruction (assign at the end of your 6th Grade Statistics and Probability unit).
✔️ Small groups or intervention (reinforce students' understanding of mean, median, mode, range, IQR, and MAD).
✔️ Gifted students or early finishers (let them complete the full project at their own pace!).
 
✨Hear about this 6th Grade Project-Based Learning Resource from Educators Like You:✨
⭐️ “My students were so engaged in this project! They loved the real-world connections and having the freedom to plan a pretend movie party while practicing statistical skills.”
⭐️ “This resource is designed with students in mind. The examples help them practice skills before applying them to their own movie party plan. It’s a fabulous format!"
⭐️ “The digital slides are beautifully designed and easy to use. I didn't have to print a single page. Students completed this project over the course of a month whenever they finished math work early."
⭐️ “I used this as an end-of-unit enrichment activity, and it was a hit! The scaffolded practice helped build confidence, and the ‘Create’ pages allowed for student choice.”
⭐️ “This was the perfect challenge for my gifted students! They worked through each part independently and had so much fun applying math in a meaningful way.”
 
This engaging math project blends real-world problem-solving, student choice, and creativity—making word problems more meaningful than ever!
 
Find answers to your questions about this Plan a Movie Party Project:
✋ What materials will students need?
Students will use a pencil and coloring materials. Alternatively, they can complete the project on Google Slides.
✋ How long will it take to complete this project?
This project will likely last multiple days. There are 5 separate math sections. Students will need to ask questions and collect data from classmates or family members to complete some of the activities.
✋ Which grade will benefit the most from using this resource?
6th Grade - This project focuses on the following standards: CCSS.6.SP.A.1, 2, 3, B.4, and 5
 
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