Attached is an article about Alcula, a website that can be used to create box and whisker plots. This website is an easy, accessible tool that empowers students to understand box and whisker plots on a deeper level. Students can check their mathematical understanding by using Alcula to verify their answers for the 5 number summary of a given data set and the box and whisker plots they have created by hand.
Teachers can use this website during an entry task and have students determine the 5 number summary for a given box and whisker plot. Teachers can have their students use this website individually or in small groups. Teachers can also use Alcula to give the students a visual representation of test results and grades. Alcula can be used on a computer, smart phone, or tablet that has internet access.