Data: the mean (average)

In this Grade 5 lesson on Data, you will practice solving problems like: "A line plot shows: 2.5, 2.25, 6. What is the mean (average)?". Work through each problem carefully, use the hints if you need help, and check your answers. This builds your understanding of data step by step.

Watch how

A line plot shows: 2.5, 2.25, 6. What is the mean (average)?

1Read the problem carefully: "A line plot shows: 2.5, 2.25, 6. What is the mean (average)?"

Problem 1 of 5

1

Problem 1

A line plot shows: 2.5, 2.25, 6. What is the mean (average)?

Problem 2 of 5

2

Problem 2

On a coordinate grid, a point is at (1, 2). What is the x-coordinate?

Problem 3 of 5

3

Problem 3

A line plot has data at 1/2, 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, 2. What fraction appears most often?

Problem 4 of 5

4

Problem 4

A line plot shows: 1.5, 5.25, 2. What is the mean (average)?

Problem 5 of 5

5

Problem 5

A line plot shows: 5.5, 1.25, 2. What is the mean (average)?

Nice work!

You got 0 of 5 right.

Next: Data: the x-coordinate All lessons

🎯

Next Smart Lesson

We'll pick a lesson that matches exactly where your math is right now.

✨ More to explore

🌍 Where you'd use this: News articles, sports apps, and weather forecasts are all data problems. Read them like a detective.

🤯 Fun fact: 🤯 The most common starting digit in real-world numbers is 1 — that's a real law called Benford's Law.

🏆 Try this week: Track one thing you do every day for a week. Make a chart.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “What's something we could chart at home? Steps? Bedtime? Snacks?”

📊Share card

Challenge a friend

Send it to a parent looking for a 5-minute math win that doesn't feel like homework.

Data: the mean (average)

Problem 1

Problem 2

Problem 3

Problem 4

Problem 5

Next Smart Lesson

Challenge a friend

Data: the mean (average)

Done with math? Try something else

Your Cart (0)