Statistics - June 2006, Stage 1&2

Problems

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Domino Sorting

Stage: 1 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Try grouping the dominoes in the ways described. Are there any left over each time? Can you explain why?

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Name the Children

Stage: 1 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Can you find out in which order the children are standing in this line?

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Compare the Squares

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

In this problem you will do your own poll to find out whether your friends think two squares on a board are the same colour or not.

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Match the Matches

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Decide which charts and graphs represent the number of goals two football teams scored in fifteen matches.

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Presenting the Project

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Have a look at all the information Class 5 have collected about themselves. Can you find out whose birthday it is today?

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Real Statistics

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3

Have a look at this table of how children travel to school. How does it compare with children in your class?

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