pdf Finding The Median Of Odd And Even Data Sets

This worksheet provides comprehensive practice finding the median of both odd and even data sets. Students are required to first order each set of numbers from least to greatest and then determine the median. The problems are separated into two sections: odd-numbered data sets and even-numbered data sets, allowing students to practice both procedures in a structured way.

The data sets include whole numbers and decimals with varying place values, reinforcing precision and attention to detail. For even-numbered sets, students must correctly identify the two middle values and compute their average to determine the median. Because students must show the ordered data set before identifying the median, the worksheet strengthens organizational skills and reinforces proper statistical procedure.

This resource works well as guided instruction, independent practice, homework, or formative assessment within a statistics and data analysis unit focused on measures of center.

Skills Assessed

• Ordering numerical data sets

• Finding the median of odd-numbered data sets

• Calculating the median of even-numbered data sets

• Averaging two middle values accurately

• Working with decimal and whole-number data

Details

• 2 pages

• Answer key included

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