Math Worksheet · Grades 6–8
Mean Absolute Deviation Worksheet
A printable math worksheet for grades 6-8 on mean absolute deviation. Students find the mean, the distance of each value from the mean, and average those distances, practice four data sets, and solve four word problems. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Math
Grades
Grades 6–8
Skill Focus
Mean Absolute Deviation, data and graphs
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The mean absolute deviation (MAD) is the average distance of the data values from the mean, found in three steps: find the mean, find each distance, then average the distances. This worksheet teaches the steps with a worked example.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box works an example and shows a value-and-distance table. Section A has four data sets. Section B on page 2 has four word problems.
Page 3 is a complete answer key showing the mean and the MAD for every set. The worksheet pairs well with the Mean, Median, and Mode and Range worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the three steps.
Find the MAD of the four data sets in Section A on page 1.
Solve the four word problems in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Mean, Median, and Mode Worksheet for more practice.
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Mean Absolute Deviation Worksheet
A printable math worksheet for grades 6-8 on mean absolute deviation. Students find the mean, the distance of each value from the mean, and average those distances, practice four data sets, and solve four word problems. A complete answer key is included.
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