Gapminder – Dollar Street
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
See how people really live in Dollar Street
Numeracy Focus: Exploring chance and data
This resource orders by income a cross-section of the world’s inhabitants along Dollar Street.
Everyone lives somewhere on the street.
The poorest living to the left and the richest to the right.
Students view a snap shot of life for these families and compare on contrast it with their own lives and the lives of others on Dollar Street.
Stage: Level 3 to 8
This resource supports:
Proficiency
- Understanding
HITS
- Multiple exposures
Cross-curricular
- Intercultural capability
- The Humanities: Geography
Audience
- Teachers
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Teach
Source:
Reflective Prompt
How might the use of ‘real-data’ enhance students engagement and understanding of data?
Reflective Prompt
How might the use of ‘real-data’ enhance students engagement and understanding of data?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to promote children and young people’s understanding?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to promote children and young people’s understanding?