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5.159 Compare Two Data Sets Using Measures of Center and Spread Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 5.159 Compare Two Data Sets Using Measures of Center and Spread. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Skill description: Compare two data sets using measures of center and spread, such as mean, median, range, and variability. Select the data set with the greater measure or explain what the measures show. Corresponding standards: Not listed in source.

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Grade 5

Subject

Math

Domain

Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Data Set A and Data Set B show minutes practiced. Data Set A: 58, 28, 40, 15, 39, 15, 60, 45, 36, 33. Data Set B: 54, 13, 14, 54, 22, 17, 34, 35, 29, 16. What is the difference between the ranges of the two data sets?

Solution & Explanation:Range A = 60 − 15 = 45. Range B = 54 − 13 = 41. The difference is 4.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Data Set A and Data Set B show stickers earned. Data Set A: 55, 22, 35, 27, 17, 13, 10, 25, 35, 43. Data Set B: 23, 47, 27, 37, 12, 36, 43, 56, 27, 50. Which data set has the greater median?

AData Set A

BData Set B

CThey are equal

DThe data are not enough to decide

Solution & Explanation:Compute the median for each set. Data Set A has median 26, and Data Set B has median 36.5, so Data Set B is greater.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Extra Mastery 2: Data Set A has mean 15. Data Set B is made from Data Set A by adding 6 to one value and subtracting 6 from a different value. Which statement must be true about the mean of Data Set B?

AThe mean of Data Set B is 21.

BThe mean of Data Set B is 15.

CThe mean of Data Set B is 9.

DNot enough information to know the mean.

Solution & Explanation:Adding 6 increases the total sum by 6, and subtracting 6 decreases the total sum by 6. The net change to the total sum is 0, so the mean stays the same.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 5.159 (Compare Two Data Sets Using Measures of Center and Spread).