This presentation walks students through the basic concepts of statistics for Year 6, including data types and data analysis. It provides visual examples to help them understand the content.
This presentation is part of a larger unit designed for Year 6 that helps students develop their understanding of the different types of statistical variables they are likely to encounter during statistical investigations at this level.
Interpret and compare data sets for ordinal and nominal categorical, discrete and continuous numerical variables using comparative displays or visualisations and digital tools; compare distributions in terms of mode, range and shape
Interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables
Construct, interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables
Pose and refine questions to collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables
Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales
Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs