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Core concept: Data can be organised in different ways.
Domino data – 40 minutes
Domino data – 40 minutes
Provide small groups of students with a set of dominoes. Ask them how they could sort them into groups. Possibilities include:
Provide small groups of students with a set of dominoes. Ask them how they could sort them into groups. Possibilities include:
- the total of dots on each domino, for example, 3 dots, 4 dots, 5 dots and so on
- doubles and non-doubles
- dominoes with dots adding up to less than 5, exactly 5 and more than 5.
Each time a group organises their dominoes, have students explain their reasoning. If devices are available, students take a photo of their domino data display. Ask:
Each time a group organises their dominoes, have students explain their reasoning. If devices are available, students take a photo of their domino data display. Ask:
- How did you organise your dominoes?
- How many groups did you find?
- What is the largest group? Is there a reason why?
- What is the smallest group? Is there a reason why?
Repeat the process with another chosen criteria.
Repeat the process with another chosen criteria.
Assessment: observational records of grouping and verbal reasoning (MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01)
Assessment: observational records of grouping and verbal reasoning (MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01)
photographs of domino data displays. (MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01)
photographs of domino data displays. (MAO-WM-01, MAE-DATA-01)
Consolidation and meaningful practice: What’s your favourite? – 5 minutes
Consolidation and meaningful practice: What’s your favourite? – 5 minutes
Ask students:
- Ask students what their favourite method of sorting out the dominoes was and why.
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