Data Measures Exploration

Jeffrey·

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Create a two page worksheet for Grade 5 that focuses on: D1.5 determine the mean and the median and identify the mode(s), if any, for various data sets involving whole numbers and decimal numbers, and explain what each of these measures indicates about the data

This resource introduces students to the concepts of mean, median, and mode, which are essential measures of central tendency used to summarize data sets. The learning objective is for students to accurately compute and interpret these statistical measures using both whole numbers and decimals. The document includes definitions of each measure, real-life examples to illustrate their applications, and a step-by-step guide for calculating these statistics from a provided data set. Additionally, there are practice problems for both guided and independent learning, allowing students to apply their knowledge. The resource also addresses the impact of outliers on these measures, prompting critical thinking and deeper understanding.