Mean, median, mode are often terms students (and adults) get confused. With the following engaging and memorable activities, you can have students using and understanding these important math vocabulary words. For general ideas for teaching math vocabulary see this post.
Introducing and Teaching Mean, Median, Mode
Introductory Lesson With Pennies
Math Antics Introduction to Mean,Median, Mode Video
Project Popcorn book from Math Matters
Explanation of terms at Ducksters
Ways to Remember Each Term
A common rhyme found in multiple sources- Hey diddle diddle, the Median’s the middle; you add and divide for the Mean. The Mode is the one that appears the most, and the Range is the difference between.
Click here for a free printable of this rhyme.
2 Minute Classroom: An Average Video
The Mean, Median, Mode Toads Video
Song to the tune of “The Ants Go Marching”
Free colorful printable flashcards
Free printable reference sheet
Games For Practicing
Physical Games
Mean Wars– a game for 2-6 players
Online Games for teaching mean, median, mode
Printable Practice
Printable QR Code activity using number cards
Differentiated worksheets (from ordered whole numbers through decimals)
More differentiated worksheets
Football Statistics Math Center
Math Crafts and Hands On Activities
Data Landmarks With Candy Necklaces
