Data Task Cards
The perfect data activities for fast finishers or for your numeracy groups. These cards can be given to students to work through one at a time, or, have them turn it into a game by pulling one out at random and rolling a dice to select which question or activity they need to complete. Once they complete that activity, or the whole card, they can trade it in for another one.
This resource is part of a larger unit designed for Year 6 that helps students develop their understanding of the different types of statistical variables they are likely to encounter during statistical investigations at this level.
Learning goals
- We are learning to interpret and compare the four types of data sets (ordinal, nominal, discrete, continuous) using comparative displays and determining the range, mode (frequency) and shape of data in graphs, dot plots and bar charts.
- We are learning to interpret and compare data displays, including side-by-side column graphs, tables and diagrams for two categories (e.g. age, height) and compare the usefulness of each display for data interpretation.
Curriculum alignment
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
Let students use a dice to pick which activities they do off each card.
Extensions
Students will need access to a computer or tablet so they can create tables and graphs using spreadsheet software.