Exploring Mean, Median, Mode, and Range

What is the learning target of this lesson?

• I can identify prime numbers.

• I can summarize numerical data by calculating the mean, median, mode, and range.

• I can calculate the sum of numbers.

• I can solve algebraic equations.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

How do you calculate the mean of a data set?

• Add all the numbers and divide by the number of data values.

• Find the middle number of the data set.

• Identify the number that occurs most often.

• Subtract the smallest value from the largest value.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

In the example given, what is the mean of the data set?

• 50

• 60

• 80

• 70

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What is the median of a data set?

• The sum of all numbers divided by the number of data values.

• The middle number when the data is ordered from least to greatest.

• The number that occurs most often.

• The difference between the largest and smallest values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

If there are two middle numbers in a data set, how do you find the median?

• Multiply them together.

• Choose the smaller number.

• Choose the larger number.

• Add them and divide by two.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

What is the mode of a data set?

• The sum of all numbers divided by the number of data values.

• The middle number when the data is ordered from least to greatest.

• The difference between the largest and smallest values.

• The number that occurs most often.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

How do you calculate the range of a data set?

• Subtract the smallest value from the largest value.

• Identify the number that occurs most often.

• Find the middle number of the data set.

• Add all the numbers and divide by the number of data values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

What is the range of Jessica's children's ages if they are 12, 6, and 5?

• 7

• 8

• 6

• 5

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

What color did Jake get most often when he reached into the bag of candies?

• Orange

• Red

• Blue

• Green

What is Emma's average grade if her grades are 92, 86, 70, and 100?

• 88

• 85

• 86

• 87

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C