| Lesson |
Access |
Description |
| Range |
 |
To define data and
range. To find the range of a set of data. Whole numbers, integers, and decimals are
used in the problems presented. All problems are drawn from real-life situations. |
| Mean |
 |
To define the
arithmetic mean of a set of data. To compute the mean of a set of data.
Whole
numbers and decimals are used in the problems presented. In some cases, students are
asked to round the mean to a particular decimal place. Available
on CD-ROM or by download. |
| Non-Routine
Mean |
|
Students learn to
work backwards by solving non-routine mean problems. To find the sum of the data
given the mean and the number of data. To find the number of data given the mean and
the sum of the data. To find the missing number given the mean and the other numbers
in the set. Whole numbers and decimals are used in the problems presented. |
| Median |
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To find the
median
of a set of data. Data sets with an odd number of data and with an even number of
data are presented. Whole numbers and decimals are used in the problems presented.
Available
on CD-ROM or by download. |
| Mode |
|
To find the mode
of a set of data. Single-mode and bimodal data sets are presented. A
distinction is made between a data set with a mode of zero and one with no mode.
Whole numbers, signed numbers, and decimals are used in the problems presented. |
Practice Exercises |
|
To complete 10 additional
exercises as practice. To assess students' understanding of all concepts
learned so far. |
| Challenge Exercises |
 |
To solve 10
additional problems that challenge students' understanding of all topics covered in this
Unit. Problems are drawn from real-life situations. To hone students'
problem-solving skills.
Available
on CD-ROM or by download. |
| Solutions |
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To review complete
solutions to all exercises presented in this Unit. Includes the problem,
step-by-step solutions, final answer and units for each exercise. Available
on CD-ROM or by download. |
