Embedded Files
Core concept: Data can be organised into a display and used to answer questions.
Dice data! – 40 minutes
Dice data! – 40 minutes
Roll 12 × 6-sided dice and use the results to make statements and ask questions about the data. For example:
Roll 12 × 6-sided dice and use the results to make statements and ask questions about the data. For example:
- The number 3 was thrown the most.
- Are there any numbers missing from the data collected? Why might this be?
Create a data display by organising the dice into sorted groups. Ask students how sorting the dice helps to see the data.
Create a data display by organising the dice into sorted groups. Ask students how sorting the dice helps to see the data.
In small groups, students repeat the process and record their data. For example, take a photo of the dice, draw or tally their results. Assessment: photographs of data displays. (MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01)
In small groups, students repeat the process and record their data. For example, take a photo of the dice, draw or tally their results. Assessment: photographs of data displays. (MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01)
Consolidation and meaningful practice
Consolidation and meaningful practice
Summarise the lesson, drawing out some key mathematical ideas about organising data to ask and answer questions. Ask:
- What worked best when organising your data?
- What difficulties did you have when organising your dice rolls into a data display?
- What would you do differently next time?
Page updated
Report abuse