Lesson 2.32.3 Small Group · Group 1
Group 1 · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea
Learning target With my small group, I can find the median of a data set and use it to describe what is typical — one step at a time, with support.
Why This Matters This is your support small group for Lesson 2.3. We're going to slow this down and build it together, one step at a time. You can ask a question any time — that's what this group is for.
Remember2.3 Small Group · Group 1
The median is the middle value in ordered data. With an even count, it is the mean of the two middle values. The median is the middle value of a data set once the values are in order.
Words: Median (Mediana)Mode (Moda)Outlier (Valor atípico)Data distribution (Distribución de datos)Variability (Variabilidad)
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1Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Find the median of this data set: 8, 1, 5, 3, 6.
Show your workHint Put the values in order first: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8.
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2Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Find the median of this data set: 11, 5, 8, 14, 6.
Show your workHint Order the values, then find the middle one.
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3Complete each step, then write the final answer.
A store sold 20, 35, 25 and 30 sandwiches on four days. What is the median number of sandwiches?
Show your workHint There are 4 values, so there are two middle values.
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4Complete each step, then write the final answer.
Find the median of 4, 9, 1, 7, 9, 3. Then add the value 100. What is the new median?
Show your workHint With 7 values, the median is the 4th value in order.
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Explain your thinkingWhy must you put the values in order before you find the median? Use Mia's mistake to explain.
Sentence starter First I put the values in order because ___. · The median is ___ because it is ___.