How many different interpretations of the mean are there? Scholars place numbers on a number line and determine the mean. They interpret the mean as the average value and as the balance point.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

mean, central tendency, averages, data analysis

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

Have peers create a poster distinguishing between the different measures of tendency

Classroom Considerations

Activity requires sticky notes
Requires some preparation before the lesson

Pros

Lists several journal writing ideas

Cons

No student worksheets or handouts

Common Core

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