Maths dictionary
What is an average?
An average is a single value that represents a set of numbers. The most common is the mean, but the median and mode are also averages.
Definition
An average is a single value that represents a set of numbers. The most common is the mean, but the median and mode are also averages.
Example
The average (mean) of 6, 8 and 10 is 8.
Tip
Say which average you mean: mean, median or mode.
Practise it
- Learn it visually: Averages and the Mean (interactive lesson)
- Worksheets: Mean, median and mode (Grade 5)
- Online maths practice
Quick check: try these
Work each one out on paper, then tap the question to see the answer.
Find the median of 27, 10, 29, 24, 26:
Answer: 26
Find the median of 11, 5, 26, 9, 25:
Answer: 11
Find the median of 22, 27, 28, 9, 23:
Answer: 23
Find the median of 13, 25, 28, 20, 2:
Answer: 20
Learn it in depth
Average is part of Mean, Median and Mode for Class 7: notes, formulas, solved examples with every step, common mistakes and ten practice questions with answers. Want a teacher to go through it with you? See Class 7 maths tuition.
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Average: questions
What is an average?
An average is a single value that represents a set of numbers. The most common is the mean, but the median and mode are also averages. The average (mean) of 6, 8 and 10 is 8.
What is a common mistake with average?
Say which average you mean: mean, median or mode.
Where do students learn average?
Mean, Median and Mode is usually taught in Class 7, and the ideas come back in later classes. Chapter names and order differ by board and textbook, so follow your own textbook. We have a full page with notes, solved examples and practice questions.
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