6th Grade · Statistics & Probability

Median

6.SP.A.3

Definition

The middle value of a data set when the values are arranged in order.

Examples

  • In 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, the median is 7 (the middle).
  • For an even count, average the two middle values.

Key rule

Order the data first, then find the middle value.

Memory hook

Order it, then find the middle.