Interpret the graph
| Grade | Work Samples |
|---|---|
| End of Stage 3 (end of Year 6) | |
| Grade B | Jessie |
| Grade C | Ashley Jamie |
| Grade D | Casey Ariel Riley Bailey |
Foundation Statement strands
The following strands are covered in this activity:
Description of activity
Students are given the results of a school survey and asked to interpret the information and represent it in different ways.
- Students are given the results of a school survey.
- They write the missing features, such as labels, on the graph.
- Students explain the information presented in the graph, including how many students were surveyed.
- They represent the information in different ways.
Adapted from Sullivan, P & Lilburn, P, Open-ended Maths Activities, Oxford University Press.
The suggested time allocation for this activity is 45 minutes.
Suggested materials
Worksheet, rulers, pencils
Prior learning
Students have had experience reading and interpreting different forms of data representation. They have constructed and labelled a variety of graphs to represent information. Students have discussed how a scale is used and have constructed and answered questions based on the observations and analysis of information provided in graph form.
Board of Studies NSW, Mathematics K–6 Syllabus, p 88
Board of Studies NSW, Mathematics K–6 Sample Units of Work, p 135
Outcomes
Data (DS3.1)
Displays and interprets data in graphs with scales of many-to-one correspondence
Applying Strategies (WMS3.2)
Selects and applies appropriate problem-solving strategies, including technological applications, in undertaking investigations
Reasoning (WMS3.4)
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
Criteria for assessing learning
Students will be assessed on their ability to:
- interpret a graph and provide missing features
- display data in different ways
- explain information presented graphically