Finding a Research Question

Finding a Research Question

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Mathematics Statistics (Data)

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In this worksheet, students learn to identify and develop a research question, the fundamental first step of any statistical investigation.
This worksheet is a part of a larger unit designed for Year 6 that helps students develop their statistical investigation skills by walking them through the necessary stages to plan, conduct and analyse a statistical investigation and then communicate their findings.

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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

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

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

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Statistical Investigations - Presentation

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Presentations

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Statistical Investigations - Presentation

Statistical Investigations - Student Reference Card

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Resources

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Statistical Investigations - Student Reference Card

Statistical Investigation Steps

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Statistical Investigation Steps

Observing Water Usage at Home

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Observing Water Usage at Home

Digitising Data

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Digitising Data

Survey Starters

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Survey Starters

Conducting a Statistical Investigation

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Worksheets

Conducting a Statistical Investigation

New 9.0 Curriculum

Maths Unit: Statistical Investigations

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

Year Level: Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Unit Plans

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Maths Unit: Statistical Investigations

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

Year Level: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: Mathematics, Statistics (Data)

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

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