Statistics
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
Connect statistics to everyday life
Numeracy Focus: Exploring patterns and relationships
This investigation highlights to students the relevance of statistics in their lives.
Students are introduced to the need for statistics and next analyse a media report in pairs based on the statistics in the article.
Students must justify the accuracy of the sources and discuss the usefulness of the data provided.
Following the work in pairs, groups are formed to further discuss their findings.
Stage: Level 9 to 10
This resource supports:
Proficiency
- Fluency
- Reasoning
HITS
- Collaborative learning
Cross-curricular
- NA
Audience
- Teachers
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Assess
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Reflective Prompt
How might you use this resource to illustrate to students the importance of critical numeracy when sourcing and evaluating statistics and data?
Reflective Prompt
How might you use this resource to illustrate to students the importance of critical numeracy when sourcing and evaluating statistics and data?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to support children and young people’s fluency?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to support children and young people’s fluency?