What is the mean of 4, 6, 8 and 2?
Answer: 5
Averages 11+ Maths Practice
Average questions check whether children can find a typical value by using the right method for the data set.
What children practise in Averages
Average questions check whether children can find a typical value by using the right method for the data set.
Common question formats
- Mean as the main 11+ average
- Data sets and totals
- Choosing the right interpretation
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing average with range
- Forgetting to divide by the number of items
- Missing one value in the total
Worked examples
What do you divide by when finding the mean?
Answer: The number of values
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