Comparing data sets digitally
Interpret and compare data sets for nominal and ordinal categorical and discrete and continuous numerical variables using comparative displays (side-by-side column graphs with ordinal categories in a common order, back-to-back dot plots) made with digital tools, processing the data (percentages, ranges) and comparing distributions by mode, range and shape
Lesson
Set out your lesson
“Comparing data sets digitally means practising the idea at the table with counters or paper models and one clear check. We will demo once, then your child tries.”
Bring to the table
- Tally sheet or simple bar/dot sketch
- A short set of category counts
Extra for the adult
Worked example. Cats 4, dogs 2 — cats have more. The tally and comparison are the proof.
Optional challenge. For Comparing data sets digitally, add one harder example after success.
What to notice. Keep one parent note: examples tried; results; support used. This session samples Comparing data sets digitally, not mastery.
Share and support
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Secondary supports Comparing data sets digitally. An adult previews and guides; this is a learning page, not a scored quiz.
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Check understanding
- Make a side-by-side column graph in a spreadsheet comparing the favourite sports (nominal) of Year 3 and Year 6 students and state the mode for each group
- Compare two classes' ratings of 'How much do you enjoy reading?' (never, sometimes, often, always) as percentages on side-by-side graphs with the categories in the same order, and say which class's ratings sit higher on the scale
- Compare two classes' jump distances by mode, range and shape using back-to-back dot plots made with a digital tool
“If your child has survey results from two classes of different sizes, can they use a spreadsheet to make a side-by-side graph, turn the counts into percentages, and compare the two fairly?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Data & Statistics
- Age range
- Ages 11–12
Standards