Data toss

Adapted from Number Target by Ann Gervasoni

Collect resources

You will need:

• small object (block, rubber, peg or a small soft toy)

• chalk or stick

• pencil or whiteboard marker

• paper or mini whiteboard.

Watch the video to learn how to play

(This video was created with Wendy from Hermidale PS, Cheryl from Hornsby Heights PS and Rachel from Albury North PS.)

How to play

• Draw a starting line (using chalk or a stick if outside) to show where you need to stand.

• Take 2 large steps forward then start to draw the target or use the resource sheet if inside.

• Toss your object 20 times, aiming for the target and record each score on a piece of paper or whiteboard.

Watch the video to see what to do next.

What to do

• Create a table, with 4 columns and 6 rows. Across the top row include the headings, score, tally, frequency and points.

• Record your scores as tally marks then write the total of each score in the next column.

• Have a look at your table, which score did you toss the most? Which score did you toss the least? What else did you notice about your data?

• Find the total of each score and record it in table.

• Combine all of the points that you scored to find your total score.

Discuss/reflect

• Have a look at your table, which score did you toss the most?

• Which score did you toss the least?

• What else did you notice about your data?

When you're ready, watch the last video.

What to do

• Create a new target for your own Data toss game.

  • Remember to think about how best to change your target to suit you and your data from your first game.

  • You might think about changing aspects of your target such as:

    • the size and shape of each section of the game board

    • the location of the scores in the game board

    • the numbers in your game board.