Grade 5 · Year 6 · Class 5 · ages 10–11 · Data
Mean, median and mode: Grade 5 practice
Finding the average of a small set of numbers in three different ways. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Mean: add and divide. Median: the middle number once they are in order. Mode: the number that appears most often.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy Find the mode of 5, 5, 6, 13, 5, 14:
Answer: 5
Medium Find the median of 1, 13, 9, 21, 11:
Answer: 11
Challenge Find the mode of 14, 4, 10, 6, 4, 4:
Answer: 4
More ways to practise mean, median and mode
- Printable mean, median and mode worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- Averages and the Mean: an interactive lesson on the idea behind it
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- Range of a set of numbers (Grade 5)
- Mean word problems (Grade 6)
- Simple probability (Grade 7)
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FAQ
Mean, median and mode: questions
What grade is mean, median and mode?
It is usually taught in Grade 5 (Year 6 in England, Class 5 in India, ages 10–11), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a mean, median and mode question look like?
For example: "Find the median of 1, 13, 9, 21, 11:" The answer is 11. Mean: add and divide. Median: the middle number once they are in order. Mode: the number that appears most often.
What should I learn before and after mean, median and mode?
It is a good place to start in this topic. After it, move on to range of a set of numbers (Grade 5).
How can I get better at mean, median and mode?
Mean: add and divide. Median: the middle number once they are in order. Mode: the number that appears most often. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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