SILO 1.1 (DRAFT)Year 1, Term 1: GraphsFocus: Representations Scope and sequence: Bar graphs |
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Learning
intention: Students
use reasoning about representations of data to describe and
interpret their results.
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NSW Syllabus
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Australian Curriculum (version
9.0)
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"A student reasons about
representations of data to describe and interpret the results."
(MA1-DATA-02)
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"Students learn to represent
collected data for a categorical variable using one-to-one
displays and digital tools where appropriate; compare the data
using frequencies and discuss the findings." (AC9M1ST02)
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Make a class bar graph using Unifix blocks to represent student birthdays across the 12 months. Each child has their own block which they place on the corresponding month to create a 3D bar graph.
Data visualisation in graphs and charts
This video (1:31) describes graphs and charts as a way to visualise data. It mentions three methods of collecting data, namely:
A line graph is used to represent quantities which change over time. The follow video (1:40) is a good example of how to make a line graph based on eating apples.
Pie graphs use circles to represent parts of a whole.