Creating Caveman Column Graphs
In this worksheet, students use a stone-aged population survey to create a caveman column graph on megafauna. This can be done using spreadsheet software, or by hand using grid paper.
This worksheet is a part of a larger unit where students develop their understanding of what data is, where it comes from, and how they can interpret and present that data in tables and graphs.
Learning goals
- We are learning to pose questions and collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey.
- We are learning to construct displays, including column graphs, dot plots and tables, appropriate for the type of data.
- We are learning to describe and interpret different data sets.
- We are learning to acquire data and construct displays including column graphs, dot plots and tables appropriate for the type of data, determining the highest frequency (mode) of the data set.
- We are learning to interpret the data in line graphs representing change over time and draw conclusions.
- We are learning to pose questions, collect and interpret categorical or numerical data by observation or survey.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M5ST01
9
Acquire, validate and represent data for nominal and ordinal categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose using software including spreadsheets; discuss and report on data distributions in terms of highest frequency (mode) and shape, in the context of the data
AC9M5ST02
9
Interpret line graphs representing change over time; discuss the relationships that are represented and conclusions that can be made
AC9M5ST03
9
Plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; choose appropriate displays and interpret the data; communicate findings within the context of the investigation
ACMSP118
8.4
Pose questions and collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey
ACMSP119
8.4
Construct displays, including column graphs, dot plots and tables, appropriate for data type, with and without the use of digital technologies
ACMSP120
8.4
Describe and interpret different data sets in context
MA3-1WM
old
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
MA3-3WM
old
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
MA3-18SP
old
Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables
MA3-DATA-01
new
Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales
MA3-DATA-02
new
Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs
VCMSP205
Pose questions and collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey
VCMSP206
Construct displays, including column graphs, dot plots and tables, appropriate for data type, with and without the use of digital technologies
VCMSP207
Describe and interpret different data sets in context
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Extensions
Early finishers can choose one of the animals from the table to research online.