What is the Data? Class Activity
Engage your students in the exciting world of data collection with this interactive class activity! Students will participate in surveys about their favourite free-time activities and daily technology usage, conduct observations of Skittle or M&M packets and enjoy experiments like balancing on one leg with eyes closed or memory tests. Use this resource alongside the 'What is the Data? Worksheets' to further enhance independent learning. It is a must-have for any classroom exploring data collection!
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Learning goals
- We are learning to collect data by observing, collecting and accessing data sets and recording data using appropriate methods, e.g. lists, tallies, symbols, tables and spreadsheets.
- We are learning to interpret and compare data displays.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M3ST01
9
Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose by observing, collecting and accessing data sets; record the data using appropriate methods including frequency tables and spreadsheets
ACMSP070
8.4
Interpret and compare data displays
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-18SP
old
Selects appropriate methods to collect data, and constructs, compares, interprets and evaluates data displays, including tables, picture graphs and column graphs
MA2-DATA-01
new
Collects discrete data and constructs graphs using a given scale
MA2-DATA-02
new
Iinterprets data in tables, dot plots and column graphs
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Extensions
Provide students with ‘What is the Data? Worksheets’ to complete alongside the class activity.
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