Averages

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What is an average?

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An average is a number that represents the central or typical value in a set of data. It is calculated by adding all the numbers together and then dividing by how many numbers there are.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you calculate the average of a set of numbers?

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To calculate the average, add all the numbers together and then divide the sum by the total count of the numbers.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is the average number of students in a classroom if there are 567 students and 21 classrooms?

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27 students

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If Esme scores 642, 488, 312, and 900 points, what is her average score?

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585.5 points

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the average score of Mr. Ritz if his scores are (3/15, 10/15, 11/15, 15/15, 6/15)?

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9/15

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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How do you round a number to the nearest whole dollar?

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To round a number to the nearest whole dollar, look at the first decimal place. If it is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the average amount of money earned per week if the earnings are $17.60, $10.54, $0.55, $9.07, and $48.00?

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$17

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If you ride your bike 14 miles, 4 miles, 6 miles, and 12 miles, what is the average distance per trip?

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9 miles

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the formula for finding the average?

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Average = (Sum of all values) / (Number of values)

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What does it mean if the average is higher than most of the individual values?

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It means that there are some higher values that are pulling the average up, or that most of the values are lower than the average.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.2