Year 6 in England
5th grade statistics and probability
6 5th grade statistics and probability skills, each with a worked example, free practice that checks every answer, and a printable worksheet. Start with a mixed review, or jump to the skill you need.
Mixed review
Ten questions drawn from every skill below.
Line graphs
CCSS 5.G.A.2England: Y5 StatisticsEngland: Y6 Statistics
Example
A line graph shows the number of trees planted each year: 2020: 25, 2021: 22, 2022: 36, 2023: 15, 2024: 17. In which year were the most trees planted?
- The highest value is 36, in 2022.
Answer: 2022
Find the mean of a small set of data
CCSS 6.SP.B.5.CEngland: Y6 Statistics
Example
Find the mean of 20, 20, 20.
- 20 + 20 + 20 = 60
- 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Answer: 20
Use the mean to find a missing value
CCSS 6.SP.B.5.CEngland: Y6 Statistics
Example
The mean of 5 numbers is 12. 4 of the numbers are 9, 10, 5, 20. What is the missing number?
- 5 × 12 = 60
- 60 − 44 = 16
Answer: 16
Builds on: Find the mean of a small set of data
Read changes and trends from a line graph
CCSS 5.G.A.2England: Y5 StatisticsEngland: Y6 Statistics
Builds on: Line graphs, Coordinates in the first quadrant
Interpret simple pie charts
England: Y6 Statistics
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- Interactive number line
- Virtual base ten blocks
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- Interactive teaching clock
- Virtual money for counting practice
- Interactive coordinate plane
- Algebra balance scale
- Adding fractions with a model
- Virtual algebra tiles
- Alphabetical order game
- Virtual protractor and angle maker
- Area and perimeter builder
- Bar graph maker for kids
- Math by topicFractions, times tables, long division and more
- English and grammarNouns, verbs, commas, spelling and more
- Reading passagesShort stories with read-aloud and questions
- Science by gradePlants, forces, matter, space and more
- Printable worksheetsPrint, or do them on a tablet with a finger or pen
- Free math games3D games where every move is a math question
- Manipulatives and simulationsMath tools plus science sims: cells, atoms, forces, planets
- Fraction calculatorEvery step shown, from mixed numbers to simplest form
- Math 5-a-dayFive fresh warm-up questions every day
- Guides for parentsHow to help with fractions, tables, tests and more
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