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Data Representation and Interpretation Worksheets - Year 3

Updated: 28 Oct 2020

8 data representation and interpretation worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 16 Pages
Year: 3

Curriculum

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 <ul> <li>using efficient ways to collect and record data (for example, written surveys, online surveys, polling the class using interactive digital mediums) and representing and reporting the results of investigations</li> <li>developing questions of interest and using surveys, observations or experiments to collect categorical, discrete numerical or qualitative data sets and discussing what kind of data can be used to help inform or answer the question in a statistical investigation</li> <li>using lists, tallies, symbols and digital data tables to record and display data collected during a chance experiment, for interpretation</li> <li>using different online sources to access data; for example, using online query interfaces to select and retrieve data from an online database such as weather records, data frequency mapping software such as Google Trends, or the World Health Organization</li> <li>using software to sort and calculate data when solving problems; for example, sorting discrete numerical and categorical data in ascending or descending order and automating simple arithmetic calculations using nearby cells and the summation (‘sum’) function in spreadsheets to calculate total frequencies of collected data</li> </ul>
VC2M3ST02

Create and compare different graphical representations of data sets, including using software where appropriate; interpret the data in terms of the context <ul> <li>comparing various student-generated data representations and describing their similarities and differences</li> <li>using digital tools and graphing software to construct graphs of data acquired through experiments or observation and interpreting the data and making inferences; for example, graphing data from a science experiment and interpreting the results</li> <li>selecting appropriate formats or layout styles to present data as information, depending on the type of data and the audience; for example, lists, tables, graphs and infographics</li> <li>using newspapers or magazines to find examples of different displays of data, interpreting and describing the information they present</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Data Representation and Interpretation Worksheets - Year 3

Updated: 28 Oct 2020

8 data representation and interpretation worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 16 Pages
Year: 3

8 data representation and interpretation worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.

This teaching resource could be used in a variety of ways when teaching data representation and interpretation. Some suggestions include:

pre- and post-testing
independent classwork
revision
homework.

This teaching resource pack includes worksheets addressing the following concepts:

categorising data
creating and comparing data
representing data
interpreting data.

Answer sheets are also provided.

Download options include:

the year level displayed at the top of the sheet
no year level displayed at the top of the sheet to use for differentiation.

Curriculum

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 <ul> <li>using efficient ways to collect and record data (for example, written surveys, online surveys, polling the class using interactive digital mediums) and representing and reporting the results of investigations</li> <li>developing questions of interest and using surveys, observations or experiments to collect categorical, discrete numerical or qualitative data sets and discussing what kind of data can be used to help inform or answer the question in a statistical investigation</li> <li>using lists, tallies, symbols and digital data tables to record and display data collected during a chance experiment, for interpretation</li> <li>using different online sources to access data; for example, using online query interfaces to select and retrieve data from an online database such as weather records, data frequency mapping software such as Google Trends, or the World Health Organization</li> <li>using software to sort and calculate data when solving problems; for example, sorting discrete numerical and categorical data in ascending or descending order and automating simple arithmetic calculations using nearby cells and the summation (‘sum’) function in spreadsheets to calculate total frequencies of collected data</li> </ul>
VC2M3ST02

Create and compare different graphical representations of data sets, including using software where appropriate; interpret the data in terms of the context <ul> <li>comparing various student-generated data representations and describing their similarities and differences</li> <li>using digital tools and graphing software to construct graphs of data acquired through experiments or observation and interpreting the data and making inferences; for example, graphing data from a science experiment and interpreting the results</li> <li>selecting appropriate formats or layout styles to present data as information, depending on the type of data and the audience; for example, lists, tables, graphs and infographics</li> <li>using newspapers or magazines to find examples of different displays of data, interpreting and describing the information they present</li> </ul>

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Zuriette Du Plessis · 3 years ago

Thank you for a good variety of activities.
- Stephanie (Teach Starter) · 3 years ago
  
  You're most welcome, Zuriette! And thank you for your lovely feedback.
Zuriette Du Plessis · 3 years ago

Thank you for a good variety of activities.
- Stephanie (Teach Starter) · 3 years ago
  
  You're most welcome, Zuriette! And thank you for your lovely feedback.