Year 5 Statistics

Solve problems using information presented in tables and line graphs; calculate and interpret the mean.

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Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Find the MODE of: 3, 7, 7, 8, 9.

  • 7
  • 8
  • 3
  • 34

Answer: 7. Most common.

ProCompare and infer.

Read scale: ticks every 20 ml. Pointer at 4th tick past 100 ml. Value?

  • 180 ml
  • 120 ml
  • 104 ml
  • 60 ml

Answer: 180 ml. 100 + 4×20.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

5 numbers have a mean of 12. If a 6th number is added and the new mean is 14, what is the 6th number?

  • 24
  • 14
  • 12
  • 20

Answer: 24. New total 84; old total 60; diff = 24.

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What is covered in Year 5 Statistics?
Solve problems using information presented in tables and line graphs; calculate and interpret the mean. Key skills include Averages, Range.

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