Mean/Average StudyJam

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to calculate the mean (or average) of a data set. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the strategies taught during the activity can be printed. A karaoke song with printable lyrics will help students learn and review the steps taught during the activity. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 6

MA19.6.23

Calculate, interpret, and compare measures of center (mean, median, mode) and variability (range and interquartile range) in real-world data sets.

UP:MA19.6.23

Vocabulary

  • Data distribution
  • Measures of center
  • Measures of variability
  • Mean
  • Median
  • Mode
  • Interquartile range
  • Range

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Measures of center and how they are affected by the data distribution and context.
  • Measures of variability and how they are affected by the data distribution and context.
  • Methods of determining mean, median, mode, interquartile range, and range.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Describe the nature of the attribute under investigation including how it was measured and its unit of measure using the context in which the data were collected.
  • Determine measures of center and variability for a set of numerical data.
  • Use characteristics of measures of center and variability to justify choices for summarizing and describing data.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Measures of center for a set of data summarize the values in the set in a single number and are affected by the distribution of the data.
  • Measures of variability for a set of data describe how the values vary in a single number and are affected by the distribution of the data.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
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