We have formulated questions, gathered data and created tally, picture and bar graphs. The children answered questions using the data from their graphs and even wrote their own questions for others to answer.
Our learning links to the Curriculum Standard of Statistics and Probability: Data Representation and Interpretation. It has been great to see such enthusiastic mathematicians!
The highlight of our activities was the m&m graph. Each child had a mini packet of m&m’s and before opening they estimated how many would be in their packet. Next, they represented the colours of their m&m’s as a tally and then a bar graph. After adding a title, labels and numbers to their graphs they analysed their data to answer questions such as which colour did you have the most of?
Each graph was different, and the children were able to compare their results with others in the group.
Of course, there was enjoyment after lunch when they were able to eat their data (m&m’s).
Mrs. Radisich
