Compare two groups using the mean or median
Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence
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Ari grew bean plants in sun and in shade, then measured them in centimeters. No plant complained about its spot. How much greater is the median for the sun plants than for the shade plants?
Players on two teams each took 20 free throws, and Esme plotted the shots made. The hoop needed a nap. How much greater is the median for the red team than for the blue team?
Jun asked two piano groups how many minutes they practiced on Monday. The metronome kept perfect time all day. How much greater is the median for the Tuesday group than for the Thursday group?
Kira timed how long members of two book clubs read at lunch. Sandwiches were eaten with one hand. How much greater is the mean for the mystery club than for the comic club?
Noah counted the reading stickers earned by two reading groups, the Owls and the Foxes. Some folders now sparkle. How much greater is the mean for the Owls than for the Foxes?
Pia measured fallen oak and maple leaves in centimeters. A squirrel watched closely. How much greater is the median for the oak leaves than for the maple leaves?
Ren timed class pet snails crawling on a wet board and a dry board. One dry-board snail zoomed. How much greater is the median for the wet-board snails than for the dry-board snails?
Two classes built block towers, and Zee counted the blocks in each tower. One tower leaned like it was listening. How much greater is the range for the first class than for the second class?
Ari timed the school bus on two routes for five mornings. The river route met many ducks. How much greater is the range for the river route than for the hill route?
Two drum clubs played a rhythm game, and Bo plotted each player's points. The drums were very happy. How much greater is the range for the morning club than for the lunch club?