Lesson Plan

Mean, Median, and Mode

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Statistics are more than just numbers—they can give you important information about a set of data. Pupils learn how to find the mean, median, and mode of a data set. They also find the next score to reach a desired mean.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use a graphic organizer to record new vocabulary with examples
  • Assign the second page of practice problems as group challenge questions
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should understand how to read a stem-and-leaf plot and frequency graphs prior to the lesson
Pros
  • Uses a variety of questioning techniques to deepen understanding
Cons
  • Uses very little application and context within practice problem questions
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