Average: Mean of a Data Set
Students will calculate simple interest earned or paid over a period, understanding its application in savings and loans.
Key Questions
- What is the average (mean) of a set of numbers, and how do you calculate it?
- How do you find the average of a small set of numbers using addition and division?
- Can you use the average to solve a word problem where some values in the set are unknown?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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