A hands-on maths investigation that turns a simple class question into a powerful data display.
Students work together to collect categorical data and create a large-scale class graph using sticky notes. They then become data detectives, analysing and comparing categories, answering questions, exploring fractions and percentages, representing the data in different ways and using evidence to draw conclusions.
Students will:
pose a question and collect categorical data
organise and display data using a large-scale sticky note graph
read, compare and interpret data
identify patterns and differences between categories
explore data using fractions and percentages
represent data in different ways
use evidence to answer questions and draw conclusions
What’s included:
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
step-by-step instructions for creating a human-sized sticky note graph
suggested class questions and worked example
Data Detective Challenge
comparison and calculation questions
investigation and “what if?” scenarios
extension challenges
tally table and graphing activity
analysis and conclusion prompts
4-page printable PDF digital download.
A hands-on maths investigation that turns a simple class question into a powerful data display.
Students work together to collect categorical data and create a large-scale class graph using sticky notes. They then become data detectives, analysing and comparing categories, answering questions, exploring fractions and percentages, representing the data in different ways and using evidence to draw conclusions.
Students will:
pose a question and collect categorical data
organise and display data using a large-scale sticky note graph
read, compare and interpret data
identify patterns and differences between categories
explore data using fractions and percentages
represent data in different ways
use evidence to answer questions and draw conclusions
What’s included:
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
step-by-step instructions for creating a human-sized sticky note graph
suggested class questions and worked example
Data Detective Challenge
comparison and calculation questions
investigation and “what if?” scenarios
extension challenges
tally table and graphing activity
analysis and conclusion prompts
4-page printable PDF digital download.
