Extension: median and mean (Grade 6 and 7 work)
Summarising data with the mode, median and mean. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
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Summarising data
| Measure | How? | Data: 3, 5, 5, 7, 10 |
|---|---|---|
| mode | the value that occurs most often | 5 |
| median | the middle value after sorting | 5 |
| mean | total ÷ number of values | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 |

Always sort from smallest to largest before finding the median. With an even number of values, the median is the mean of the two middle ones.
Remember this and test yourself
- Mode = the most.
- Median = the middle after sorting.
- Mean = total ÷ count.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.

MOde = MOst; MEDian = MIDdle; MEAN = share it out evenly.
Important words
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Match column A to column B
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