Data Detective Pathway

Data Detective Pathway

Games & Activities

Mathematics Statistics (Data)

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The Data Detective Pathway Game is an interactive and engaging activity designed to develop students’ data interpretation and analytical skills. Players advance along a colourful game board by answering data-related questions from a deck of Data Cards. Questions challenge students to identify trends, make comparisons and draw conclusions based on data sets. Perfect for consolidating key mathematical concepts while fostering collaborative learning.

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Individual Activity
Rotations / Group Work
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Curriculum Codes

AC9M6ST01 9

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

AC9M6ST02 9

Identify statistically informed arguments presented in traditional and digital media; discuss and critique methods, data representations and conclusions

AC9M6ST03 9

Plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing and refining questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; analyse and interpret the data and communicate findings within the context of the investigation

ACMSP147 8.4

Interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables

ACMSP148 8.4

Interpret secondary data presented in digital media and elsewhere

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

Interpret secondary data presented in digital media and elsewhere

MA3-1WM old

Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions

MA3-3WM old

Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another

MA3-18SP old

Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables

MA3-DATA-01 new

Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales

MA3-DATA-02 new

Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs

Differentiation

Modifications

• Simplify questions for younger students or those needing additional support.
• Allow students to play in pairs or groups for collaborative learning and peer assistance.

EXTENSIONS

• Create custom Data Cards using real-world data from class surveys or experiments.
• Integrate ICT by having students generate their own graphical displays to accompany answers.

Linked Resources & Worksheets

Investigating and Interpreting Data - Presentation

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Presentations

Primary + Unit Plans Membership

Investigating and Interpreting Data - Presentation

Primary and Secondary Data - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Primary and Secondary Data - Student Reference Card

Investigating and Interpreting Data Display

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Investigating and Interpreting Data Display

Data Sets Presentation

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Resources, Presentations

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Data Sets Presentation

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Data Set Cards

Data Variation and Outliers

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Data Variation and Outliers

Comparing Data Sets

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Comparing Data Sets

Patterns, Comparisons and Recommendations

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Patterns, Comparisons and Recommendations

Investigating and Interpreting Data - Quiz

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Investigating and Interpreting Data - Quiz

Interpreting Data Assessment

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Interpreting Data Assessment

Investigating and Interpreting Data Grading Rubric

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Investigating and Interpreting Data Grading Rubric

New 9.0 Curriculum

Maths Unit: Investigating and Interpreting Data

Curriculum Code: AC9M6ST01, AC9M6ST02, AC9M6ST03, ACMSP147, VCMSP235, VCMSP237, MA3-1WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-18SP, MA3-DATA-01, MA3-DATA-02, ACMSP148, VCMSP236, ...

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Unit Plans

Primary + Unit Plans Membership

Maths Unit: Investigating and Interpreting Data