6th Grade · Statistics & Probability
Range
6.SP.A.3
Definition
The difference between the largest and smallest values in a data set.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- For 3, 5, 7, 9, 11: range = 11 − 3 = 8.
- Range = highest value minus lowest value.
Key rule
Subtract the smallest value from the largest to find the range.
Memory hook
Highest minus lowest.