Collecting Data From Our World

WALT: We Are Learning To collect and record data from our classmates Years 4-5 Mathematics and Statistics 45 minutes of data discovery!

What is Data?

Data is information we collect to answer questions Examples: How many pets do we have? What's our favourite colour? We use data to learn about our world Data helps us make decisions and discoveries

Success Criteria Check

I can ask clear survey questions to my classmates I can listen carefully and record responses accurately I can work with my partner respectfully to gather data Let's practice these skills together!

How to Ask Good Survey Questions

Make questions clear and simple Ask about one thing at a time Give people choices to pick from Example: 'What is your favourite fruit: apple, banana, or orange?'

Recording Data with Tally Marks

Partner Practice Time

Work with your assigned partner Take turns asking survey questions Practice recording answers with tally marks Questions: Favourite fruit, number of siblings, favourite colour

Class Data Collection

Form groups of 4-5 students Move around the room to survey other groups Record all responses on your group sheet Remember: Ask clearly, listen carefully, record accurately

Sharing Our Discoveries

Each group shares one interesting finding What did you learn about our class? How did collecting data help us understand each other? Remember: Accurate recording helps us answer questions properly