What Are Median, Mode, and Range?
Numbers can tell us interesting stories!
When we have a group of numbers, we can find special things about them:
the middle number (median), the number that appears most (mode), and
how far apart the biggest and smallest numbers are (range).
How to Find Them
1️⃣ Median: Put numbers in order and find the middle one!
2️⃣ Mode: Look for the number that appears most often!
3️⃣ Range: Subtract the smallest from the biggest number!
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
Here are the number of votes for different ice cream flavors:
5
3
7
5
2
Example 2: Sorting Animals by Height
Sort these animal heights (in cm) to find the median:
25
15
30
20
10
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use real objects: Line up toys or snacks by size to visualize median and range.
- Make it a game: Have family members vote on favorite things (colors, foods) to find the mode.
- Connect to sports: Look at player jersey numbers or game scores to practice these concepts.