Median Worksheets

The median is the midpoint (or middle value) of a set of numbers.

It is found by ordering the set of numbers and then finding the middle value in the set.

Example 1) Find the median of 5, 7, 8, 2 and 4

Step 1) Put the numbers in order: 2, 4, 5, 7, 8

Step 2) There is an odd number of values in the set so the median is the middle value which is 5.

Answer: the median is 5.

Example 2) Find the median of 23, 27, 16, 31

Step 1) Put the numbers in order: 16, 23, 27, 31

Step 2) There is an even number of values in the set, so the median is the average of the middle two values.

(23+27) ÷ 2 = 25

Answer: the mean is 25

Example 3) Find the median of 7, -4, 9, -7, -2, 5

Step 1) Order the numbers: -7, -4, -2, 5, 7, 9

Step 2) There is an even number of values in the set, so the median is the average of the middle two values.

To get the average, simply add the two values together and divide by 2:

(-2 + 5) ÷ 2 = 1.5

Answer: the mean is 1.5

These printable median sheets have been carefully graded to ensure a progression in the level of difficulty.

The first set of sheets involve finding the median of odd numbers of data points only, there is only one middle value.

The second set of sheets involve finding the median of both odd and even numbers of data points.

In each set of sheets, the first sheet involves only positive numbers, the second sheet involves both positive and negative values, and the third sheet involves decimals.

The sheets in this section will help you to find the mean of a range of numbers, including negative numbers and decimals.

There are a range of sheets involving finding the mean, and also finding a missing data point when the mean is given.

The sheets in this section will help you to find the mode and range of a set of numbers, including negative numbers and decimals.

There are easier sheets involving fewer data points, and harder ones with more data points.

The sheets in this section will help you to find the mean, median, mode and range of a set of numbers, including negative numbers and decimals.

There are easier sheets involving fewer data points, and harder ones with more data points.

The sheets in this section will help you to solve problems involving bar graphs and picture graphs.

There are a range of sheet involving reading and interpreting graphs as well as drawing your own graphs.

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