People who have checking accounts can be charged fees such as management, minimum balance, overdraft, ATM, and others. In this activity, students will practice plotting sample banking fee charges and analyzing their interquartile ranges.

1. View the MATH Collection: In today’s math activity, students will learn how to create and analyze box and whisker plots! Check it out in MATH: Box and Whisker Plots for Banking Fees. 
   
2. Example: Students can use this step-by-step example for their practice problems.

3. Bring in Real World Application: Have your students learn more about the basics of opening up an checking account by completing this EdPuzzle video: Everything You Need to Know About Opening a Checking Account!

4. For Your Learning: Join Abby for a live Virtual PD session on Dec. 8th, 4pm PT as she reviews "Using MATH Collection Activities Virtually"!

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Abby Alcala

After graduating with a statistics major at UC Davis, Abby set off to Massachusetts to teach algebra 1 and geometry and enjoyed working with the curious and creative minds of high school students. She is passionate about helping students recognize and develop their strengths and leadership skills. She was instrumental in taking the high school cheer team to regional competitions, as well as elevating school spirit and pride through creating unity amongst the study body and educators. Back in the Bay Area, Abby is excited to work with other educators to build and share content to enhance the teaching experience in applied math and finance.

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