Median, Mode and RangeThree more ways to summarise data, and when each is the right…6th GradeMedian is the middle value once sorted. Modeis the most common value. Range is largestminus smallest.sort first, always3, 7, 4, 9, 5 → median5Sorted: 3,4,5,7,9. The middle one.4, 6, 8, 10 → median7Even count, so average the middle two.2, 3, 3, 7 → mode3The value appearing most often.2, 3, 3, 7 → range57 − 2. It measures spread, not centre.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ taking the middle of the unsorted list✓ sort the values firstThe median is about position in order, so the order has to be right.Data can have no mode, one mode, or several. The median and rangealways exist.Median, Mode and Rangewww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 6th Grade

Median, Mode and Range

Three more ways to summarise data, and when each is the right one.

How to use it

Sort the numbers first. Half of all median mistakes come from skipping that step.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

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

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