Introduction to Absolute Value Introduce what the absolute value is and how to find it if the number is positive, negative, or zero. Class will end with a mental math game. This lesson is intended for a sixth grade class that has just started the concepts of mean, median and mode. Students will feel comfortable using mean, median and mode in word problems and explaining the significance of each term in different contexts. The Lesson Plan 1.
Every snowman needs a top hat.
Find the five least expensive hats. Write them in order from least expensive to most expensive . Review the terms by going over the problem as a class 3. This project will be done in groups of two or three.