Topic outline
General
Chapter 8: Mean, Median, Mode and Range
In everyday life it's important to collect data to make decisions. In order to analyze the information, we need to understand the different ways to LOOK at the data.
In this course you'll explore the 3 most common ways to LOOK at data:
Mean
Median
Mode
You'll also see why understanding the Range helps analyze the data.Topic 1
Mean, Median, Mode and Range: An Introduction
- Required Activities
You must complete all of the activities in this section.
Topic 2
Mean
- In this section you will learn that finding the MEAN is as simple as adding and dividing. The MEAN is the measure of central tendency that is known as the average.
- Required Activities
You must complete all of the activities in this section. - Optional Activities
You must complete 1 of the activities below - Additional Resources
- Assessment- you must complete the quiz before moving to the next topic.
Topic 3
Median
- Required Activities
You must complete all the activities in this section. - Optional Activities
You must complete 1 of the activities below - Assessment- you must complete the following quiz before moving to the next topic.
Topic 4
Mode
- Required Activities
You must complete all of the activities in this section. - Optional Activities
You must complete 1 of the activities below - Assessment- you must complete the quiz below moving on to the next topic.
Topic 5
Range
- Required Activities
You must complete all the activities in this section.
Topic 6
Interpreting Averages
This is where you'll pull all your learning together and SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW! Below are a couple activities that will get you warmed up for creating a game that will challenge your classmates. You may work on the game with a partner. Have fun!- Required Activities
You must complete all of the activities in this section.
Topic 7
Teacher Resources
Note to teachers: This course was created to be used as a BLENDED course. This means that direct instruction for each skill may be necessary. The course is specifically designed for teachers that will have physical AND virtual presence. If you choose to use the course with not physical presence you will need to change some the directions such as "Print and hand in" to capture image and include in electronic assignment.