⭐ Connecting Data Literacy to Essential Key Concepts ⭐️
Exploring Data Literacy offers authentic opportunities to revisit the Essential Key Concepts of Number Sense:
B1.1 → Read and represent number to 50
Collecting data by counting objects or responses and representing the quantities in an organized format (e.g., tally marks in a chart) allows students to revisit and strengthen their skills in reading and representing numbers.
B1.3 → Compare and order numbers to 50
Interpreting, analyzing, and ordering data values in charts or graphs allows students to revisit and solidify their ability to compare and order numbers (e.g., Favourite Fruit Survey - students order the results from least to greatest using a pictograph).
D1.1 sort sets of data about people or things according to one attribute, and describe rules used for sorting
D1.2 collect data through observations, experiments, and interviews to answer questions of interest that focus on a single piece of information; record the data using methods of their choice; and organize the data in tally tables
D1.3 display sets of data, using one-to-one correspondence, in concrete graphs and pictographs with proper sources, titles, and labels
D1.4 order categories of data from greatest to least frequency for various data sets displayed in tally tables, concrete graphs, and pictographs
D1.5 analyse different sets of data presented in various ways, including in tally tables, concrete graphs, and pictographs, by asking and answering questions about the data and drawing conclusions, then make convincing arguments and informed decisions
Mathematical Modelling is a key process expectation that connects across multiple strands. Opportunities to engage students in modelling may arise naturally within rich, real-world contexts — for example, in financial literacy (e.g., creating a budget), measurement (e.g., designing a garden space), or data (e.g., interpreting results from a student survey).
We recommend using open-ended tasks where students define problems, make decisions, and justify their thinking — even in informal ways — as early steps toward developing modelling skills.
See our Mathematical Modelling page for more information.
⛭ Related Mathematical Processes
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Proving, Communicating, Representing
During this topic, pay attention to the students' ability to develop self-awareness and sense of identity.
Do students perceive themselves as capable math learners?
Can students describe some of their mathematical strengths?
Do students demonstrate ownership of their learning? (e.g. using the resources and tools in the classroom, asking questions, using feedback to set a personal learning goal, taking risks in their learning)
Concrete Learning Resources Tools:
linking cubes
prepared templates of concrete graphs and pictographs (with titles & labels)
colour tiles
paper clips
clothes pins
stickers
craft sticks
egg cartons, muffin tins, ice cube trays (to ensure things are lined up)
Virtual Learning Resources and Tools: