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Delving into Data

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In this feature for Primary students, we offer you tasks that encourage you to interpret data, as well as tasks that give you the chance to pose your own questions to investigate. What data will you need to collect and how will you present your findings? You may find this leads to more questions...!

Ladybird Count
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Ladybird Count

Age
5 to 7
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Some children were playing a game. Make a graph or picture to show how many ladybirds each child had.

Venn diagrams
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Venn diagrams

Age
5 to 11
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How will you complete these interactive Venn diagrams?

Carroll Diagrams
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Carroll Diagrams

Age
5 to 11
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Use the interactivities to fill in these Carroll diagrams. How do you know where to place the numbers?

Real Statistics
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Real Statistics

Age
7 to 11
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Have a look at this table of how children travel to school. How does it compare with children in your class?

Data Duos
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Data Duos

Age
7 to 11
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Can you match the Venn diagram with the Carroll diagram that shows the same information?
Healthy Snack Shop
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Healthy Snack Shop

Age
7 to 11
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What information do you need to know to set up a healthy snack shop for your class?
Take your Dog for a Walk
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Take your Dog for a Walk

Age
7 to 11
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Use the interactivity to move Pat. Can you reproduce the graphs and tell their story?