Step 6 Objective
Compare two simple distributions using the range and one of the mode, median or mean.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
Ask pupils to consider the most sensible (average) measure to use; then model a comparison which exemplifies the probing question. Use discrete data at first. If pupils are not clear about what the mean, median and mode are showing them then go back to Step 5.