Stage 4 · Data analysis · Calculate and compare the mean, median, mode and range for simple datasets · Topic: Data & statistics · Year 7, 8
Identify the range as a measure of spread to describe variation in a dataset
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-4-data-analysis/dan-cal-stg4-06 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_DAN_CAL_STG4_06 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
Outcomes for this focus area (MA4-DAT-C-02)
MA4-DAT-C-02 analyses simple datasets using measures of centre, range and shape of the dataCore resources for this dot point
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Simulation
- PhET Center and VariabilityUse it for: Kick a soccer ball to build datasets; see how outliers shift mean, median, range and IQR.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Averages: medianUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on averages: median for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Center and spread of dataUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on center and spread of data; good for drill or homework.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Centre and spreadUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on centre and spread; good for drill or homework.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Averages: rangeUse it for: Short worked-example video on averages: range to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
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