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What are median and mode?
The median is the middle value when numbers are in order. The mode is the value that appears most often.
Definition
The median is the middle value when numbers are in order. The mode is the value that appears most often.
Example
For 2, 3, 3, 5, 9 the median is 3 and the mode is 3.
Tip
With an even number of values, the median is halfway between the two middle ones.
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 12, 15, 28, 17, 11:
Answer: 15
Find the median of 9, 1, 17, 29, 1:
Answer: 9
Find the median of 21, 22, 8, 20, 28:
Answer: 21
Find the median of 22, 24, 22, 12, 26:
Answer: 22
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Median and mode 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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Median and mode: questions
What are median and mode?
The median is the middle value when numbers are in order. The mode is the value that appears most often. For 2, 3, 3, 5, 9 the median is 3 and the mode is 3.
What is a common mistake with median and mode?
With an even number of values, the median is halfway between the two middle ones.
Where do students learn median and mode?
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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