Data Analysis Vocabulary

Data Analysis Vocabulary Worksheet (Grade 6 Science, TEKS 6.2B and 6.2C)

Teach grade 6 students the words scientists use to find meaning in data. This one-page vocabulary sheet defines nine key terms in plain language, then reviews them with two quick activities.

What's Inside

• A word box with simple, kid-friendly definitions for all 9 words
• Activity 1: Students circle the word that best completes five sentences
• Activity 2: A five-word crossword using the key words
• A visual answer key, including the completed crossword, with answers marked in red

Words covered: data, data analysis, pattern, relationship, correlation, mean, range, variation, and quantitative relationship.

How Teachers Use It

Use it to preview words before a lesson, as a bell ringer, or as a review before a quiz. Every word is defined on the page, so no prior knowledge is needed. The sheet takes about 10 minutes, works for independent work, partners, or homework, and prints clearly in black and white.

This worksheet is part of the Science Vocabulary series for grade 6. It supports Texas TEKS 6.2, analyzing and interpreting data, and pairs with the Reading in Science sheets for the same standard, so students meet each word in a lesson and then review it here.

Why It Works

Students see each word with a short, clear definition, then use it in a real-world sentence or example instead of copying definitions. Activities stay at the circle, match, and sort level, so students build confidence while the answer key lets teachers check work fast.