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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 5

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics

Topic B. Data Analysis

Indicator 2. Describe a set of data (mean, median, mode)

Objective a. Determine the mean of a given data set or data display

Assessment limit: Use no more than 8 pieces of data and whole numbers without remainders (0 – 1000)

Selected Response Item

Deslyn played a video game 5 times. The number of points she scored in each game is shown in the table.

DESLYN’S VIDEO GAME SCORES

Game Points Scored
1 173
2 155
3 217
4 191
5 209

What is the mean number of points Deslyn scored?

  1. 62
  2. 189
  3. 191
  4. 209
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Correct Answer:
B

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 8 pieces of data and whole numbers without remainders (0 – 1000)