The MeanThe number every value would be if the total were shared out…6th GradeAdd every value, then divide by how manyvalues there are. It is the balance point ofthe data.mean = total ÷ how many4, 6, 8, 10728 ÷ 4.3, 3, 3, 33All the same, so the mean is that value.2, 3, 4, 10027.25One huge value drags the mean away from most of the data.Missing valuetotal − known valuesIf the mean is 7 for 4 values, the total must be 28.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ forgetting to divide by the count✓ always divide by how many valuesThe most common slip is stopping at the total.The mean is easily pulled about by outliers. When data is skewed,the median is more honest.The Meanwww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 6th Grade

The Mean

The number every value would be if the total were shared out equally.

How to use it

Ask what would happen to the mean if you added one enormous value. That is the weakness.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
6th Grade
Ages
11–12
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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