teaching resource

Data Maths Investigation – Line Up the Coins

Updated: 01 Mar 2020

A mathematics investigation about data, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 4

Curriculum

VC2M3M01

Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items; use measurements of familiar items and known units to make estimates
VC2M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings
VC2M3ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose by observing, collecting and accessing data sets; record the data using appropriate methods, including frequency tables and spreadsheets
VC2M3ST03

Conduct guided statistical investigations involving the collection, representation and interpretation of data for categorical and discrete numerical variables with respect to questions of interest
VC2M4M01

Use scaled and digital instruments to interpret unmarked and partial units to measure and compare lengths, masses, capacities, durations and temperatures, using appropriate units
VC2M4ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose using digital tools; represent data using many-to-one pictographs, column graphs and other displays or visualisations; interpret and discu...
VC2M4ST03

Conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results

AC9M3M01

Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items
AC9M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings
AC9M3ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose by observing, collecting and accessing data sets; record the data using appropriate methods including frequency tables and spreadsheets
AC9M3ST03

Conduct guided statistical investigations involving the collection, representation and interpretation of data for categorical and discrete numerical variables with respect to questions of interest
AC9M4M01

Interpret unmarked and partial units when measuring and comparing attributes of length, mass, capacity, duration and temperature, using scaled and digital instruments and appropriate units
AC9M4ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose using digital tools; represent data using many-to-one pictographs, column graphs and other displays or visualisations; interpret and discuss the information that has been created
AC9M4ST03

Conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results

teaching resource

Data Maths Investigation – Line Up the Coins

Updated: 01 Mar 2020

A mathematics investigation about data, embedded in a real-world context.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 4

A mathematics investigation about data, embedded in a real-world context.

This open-ended mathematics investigation has been designed to deepen students’ understanding of data, measurement and financial mathematics.

The scenario involves the school collecting money for a local charity.

Students are tasked with designing a template for coins to be placed on during the fundraising event. They will test how many coins fit on various templates that are included in the investigation and use this data to create their own.

Once the templates are complete, you can choose to hold the fundraiser at the school. Students record the number of coins collected and calculate the total value.

This teaching resource includes:

a detailed description of the investigation for students
tally sheets for determining the amount of coins that fit on each template
a blank template
three designed templates

Curriculum

VC2M3M01

Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items; use measurements of familiar items and known units to make estimates
VC2M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings
VC2M3ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose by observing, collecting and accessing data sets; record the data using appropriate methods, including frequency tables and spreadsheets
VC2M3ST03

Conduct guided statistical investigations involving the collection, representation and interpretation of data for categorical and discrete numerical variables with respect to questions of interest
VC2M4M01

Use scaled and digital instruments to interpret unmarked and partial units to measure and compare lengths, masses, capacities, durations and temperatures, using appropriate units
VC2M4ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose using digital tools; represent data using many-to-one pictographs, column graphs and other displays or visualisations; interpret and discu...
VC2M4ST03

Conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results

AC9M3M01

Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items
AC9M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings
AC9M3ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose by observing, collecting and accessing data sets; record the data using appropriate methods including frequency tables and spreadsheets
AC9M3ST03

Conduct guided statistical investigations involving the collection, representation and interpretation of data for categorical and discrete numerical variables with respect to questions of interest
AC9M4M01

Interpret unmarked and partial units when measuring and comparing attributes of length, mass, capacity, duration and temperature, using scaled and digital instruments and appropriate units
AC9M4ST01

Acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose using digital tools; represent data using many-to-one pictographs, column graphs and other displays or visualisations; interpret and discuss the information that has been created
AC9M4ST03

Conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results

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