Mean, median, mode and range of a data set.
Statistics teaches sixth graders to summarize data with the mean, median, mode and range, and to recognize statistical questions. Kids learn to describe data clearly, a skill used in science, sports and the news.
Math course · Grade 6
Statistics · Learning goals
Summarize data with the mean, median, mode and range, and decide which question is a statistical question.
Why it matters
Averages and ranges help kids understand sports stats, weather records and survey results.
Knowing what makes a statistical question helps kids design their own surveys and science projects.
Choosing between mean and median teaches kids that how data is summarized can change the story it tells.
Inside Statistics
A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.
Step 1 · Lesson
A short read-aloud lesson in 4 steps, with pictures and worked examples.
Step 2 · Game
Add them up, then divide by how many. (6 problems)
Step 3 · Game
Put the numbers in order. Find the middle. (6 problems)
Step 4 · Game
Most often, and biggest minus smallest. (6 problems)
Step 5 · Game
A statistical question expects answers that vary. (5 problems)
Lesson preview
This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.
The mean is the average: add all the numbers, then divide by how many. Mean of 4, 6, 8 is 18 ÷ 3 = 6.
The median is the middle number when the data is in order. Median of 3, 5, 9 is 5.
The mode is the number that appears most often. Mode of 2, 4, 4, 7 is 4.
The range is the biggest number minus the smallest. Range of 3, 8, 12 is 12 − 3 = 9.
For parents
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Record the high temperature each day for a week. Ask your child to find the mean, median and range, and to explain what each one tells you.
Practice
Real questions from Statistics. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.
Question 1
8
Question 2
7
Question 3
9
The full course has 23 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.
Statistics · Questions from parents
Statistics is a grade 6 math course for kids ages 11–12. That is Year 7 maths in the UK and Year 6 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
Summarize data with the mean, median, mode and range, and decide which question is a statistical question. Along the way they practice: Find the Mean; Find the Median; Mode and Range; Statistical Questions.
About 10 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Statistics is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.
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