Represent and Interpret Data
Big Ideas
Numerical quantities, calculations, and measurements can be estimated or analyzed by using appropriate strategies and tools.
Mathematical relations and functions can be modeled through multiple representations and analyzed to raise and answer questions.
Data can be modeled and used to make inferences.
Essential Questions
What does it mean to estimate or analyze numerical quantities?
What makes a tool and/or strategy appropriate for a given task?
Why does “what” we measure influence “how” we measure?
How can data be organized and represented to provide insight into the relationship between quantities?
How does the type of data influence the choice of display?
How can probability and data analysis be used to make predictions?
bar-graph-simple-6_TWNBN.pdfBar Graph of Pets
This is a graph of pets that belong to the students of Miss Smith’s class. Use the information from the graph to answer the questions. Numerical quantities can be analyzed by using appropriate strategies and tools. Click HERE to print this resource.
Fuzz Bugs Graphing
Creating and interpreting a bar graph has never been so much fun! In this educational game, kids will create a bar graph by sorting the Fuzz Bugs. Next, they will interpret the graph by answering a series of questions about color, orientation… and more! Click HERE to play this interactive game.
Organizing and Interpreting Data
Kids will laugh as they learn how to use graphs to organize and interpret data. This video provides meaningful and explicit instruction on a challenging concept. Click HERE to take advantage of this great resource.