Unit Overview

The study of statistics within the strand includes the collection, organisation, display and analysis of data.

In investigations, it is important to develop knowledge and understanding of the ways in which relevant and sufficient data can be collected, as well as the associated implications and limitations. It is also important to develop knowledge and understanding of what constitute appropriate sources of data, both primary and secondary. Data and statistics are used in many aspects of our everyday and working lives. Data is collected to provide information on many topics of interest and to assist in making decisions regarding important issues (eg projects aimed at improving or developing products or services). Users at all levels need to have skills in the organisation and display of the collected data for its interpretation and analysis. This can be achieved in a wide variety of ways, including through the use of frequency distribution tables and simple data displays/graphs, such as frequency histograms and polygons, dot plots, stem-and-leaf plots, divided bar graphs, sector graphs and line graphs.

The 8 lessons and the Assessment guide you through the 'Big Ideas' depicted above. The lessons are based on 50-60 minute periods. Hopefully, you are able to take something away from these lesson plans to apply to your own classroom. If you use any of these ideas, I would love to hear how it goes! Contact details can be found at the bottom of the Home page.