Categorical vs Quantitative Variables Hold-Up Cards Activity

This text has students classify variables as categorical or quantitative. If a variable is categorical, it then has students determine if the variable is binary. I created a template with cards that say Q (for quantitative) and (C/B) for categorical and possibly binary.

As we went through each variable, students held up whichever card they believed to be correct. I printed them on different colors so I could easily determine how the students had answered.

This activity led to some great discussions, and I’m glad that I gave all of my students a chance to answer each question instead of just listening to whichever student answered the quickest/loudest.