Year 6 Statistics

Interpret pie charts; calculate mean, median, and mode; compare and analyse data sets.

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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 frequent.

ProCompare and infer.

A class's mean test score is 75. 20 pupils took the test. What is the TOTAL of all scores?

  • 1,500
  • 1,000
  • 75
  • 20

Answer: 1,500. Mean × count.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

The mean of 6 test scores is 75%. One score is removed and the new mean of 5 scores is 78%. What was the removed score?

  • 60%
  • 63%
  • 65%
  • 68%

Answer: 60%. Original total = 6 × 75 = 450. New total = 5 × 78 = 390. Removed score = 450 − 390 = 60%.

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What is covered in Year 6 Statistics?
Interpret pie charts; calculate mean, median, and mode; compare and analyse data sets. Key skills include Averages.

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