Data Handler
Students are introduced to the use of dot plots to solve logistical problems for a sports carnival. They plot data on the dot plots then group the data according to a range of predefined rules.
Teacher notes
- Provides data to create graphical representations on a dot plot.
- Illustrates how a dot plot can be used to represent data and help solve problems.
- Supports repeated use through use of randomly generated data.
Learning objects
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Data handler: bus timetable L8239 - Years 6-9 Students help to plan their school sports day by organising buses for all the students, deciding the minimum number of buses required and departure times to suit all students. |
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Data handler: sock order L8238 - Years 6-9 As part of planning for their school sports day, students order special socks for the participants, deciding on the sizes and numbers of pairs of socks to order in each group. |
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Data handler: T shirt order L8237 - Years 6-9 Students help plan their school sports day by ordering special T-shirts for the students, deciding on the sizes and numbers of T-shirts to order in each group. |
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Data handler L5988 - Years 6-9 This is an aggregated learning object combining the three other learning objects. |







