Summary
A list of numbers can tell you a whole lot of things, if you know how to look at it! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby teach you how to analyze data using mean, median, mode and range. First, you'll learn how simple subtraction can calculate range. Next, Tim talks you through figuring out the mean, or average, which is useful for everything from test scores to sports statistics. Then find the mode by looking for repeated numerals! Finally, you'll discover how the median truly is the middle of the road, number-wise. Add them all up, and you'll learn a lot. We really mean it!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Mean, Median, Mode, and Range:
- What is one new thing you learned about mean, median, mode, and range?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining mean, median, mode, and range.
- Draw or give one example of your own.