Grade 5 · Year 6 · Class 5 · ages 10–11 · Data
Range of a set of numbers: Grade 5 practice
Finding the range: the biggest number minus the smallest. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Put the numbers in order, then take the smallest away from the biggest. The range shows how spread out the numbers are.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy Find the range of 17, 20, 13, 12:
Answer: 8
Medium Find the range of 19, 49, 21, 22, 25, 10:
Answer: 39
Challenge Find the range of 76, 79, 60, 45, 69:
Answer: 34
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- Printable range of a set of numbers worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
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- Mean, median and mode (Grade 5)
- Mean word problems (Grade 6)
- Simple probability (Grade 7)
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FAQ
Range of a set of numbers: questions
What grade is range of a set of numbers?
It is usually taught in Grade 5 (Year 6 in England, Class 5 in India, ages 10–11), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a range of a set of numbers question look like?
For example: "Find the range of 19, 49, 21, 22, 25, 10:" The answer is 39. Put the numbers in order, then take the smallest away from the biggest. The range shows how spread out the numbers are.
What should I learn before and after range of a set of numbers?
Before it, try mean, median and mode (Grade 5). After it, move on to mean word problems (Grade 6).
How can I get better at range of a set of numbers?
Put the numbers in order, then take the smallest away from the biggest. The range shows how spread out the numbers are. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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