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You mean it's just average? Provide the definition of the mean of a set of data with a concept video. The instructor works three problems that use the concept of the mean. Each problem increases in difficulty from finding a basic average to determining a missing data point to get a particular average.
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Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Instruct pupils to calculate their own GPAs
- Have the class determine the mean when the data is displayed in a dot plot
Classroom Considerations
- Some members of the class may have difficulty dividing by the total number of data points
Pros
- Includes audio transcripts for the videos
- Two of the examples include finding averages for real-world situations
Cons
- The explanation of the concept video is the wrong explanation