Data,+Data+Everywhere+(3rd+Grade)

by Chris Pugh

=Standards=
 * Math - CFU 0306.5.1**Collect and organize data using observations, surveys, and experiments.


 * ISTE NETS -** **3.** **Research and Information Fluency** **b.** locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

=Lesson=

TSW... Review the terms, "data, tally table, and frequency table" by using the BBC’s KS2 Bitesize Maths website - [|http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/ .] Then create a paper and pencil tally table and frequency table using the survey questions from the online survey questions at [] Finally, they will post a question with the online survey site - [|www.ask500people.com]

Part I - Reviewing the terms - Data, Tally Table, and Frequency Table
 * 1) Open Firefox browser.
 * 2) Type KS2 into the Google Search box and click the magnifying glass to search.
 * 3) Click on the "Maths" link below the BBC's KS2 Bitesize result.
 * 4) Click on the "Handling Data" link.
 * 5) Click on the "Play" button beside the "Interpreting Data" activity.
 * 6) Click FULL SCREEN to make the activity bigger.
 * 7) Work through the first set of data with teacher guidance by clicking on the characters' heads to collect their answers into the tally table, type the corresponding number into the frequency table, and then create a bar graph the matches the information.
 * 8) Continue to work independently on more sets of data, tally table, frequency tables, and graphs while the teacher walks around to monitor and correct any misconceptions.

Part II - Creating a Tally Table and Frequency Table of their own.
 * 1) Get out a pencil and paper to create their own tally table and Frequency Table.
 * 2) Type the address, [], into the browser as a shortcut to []
 * 3) Click on the survey, Favorite Pet. Use the 1st question to create their tally table.
 * 4) Survey the class and record the tally marks into the tally table on paper.
 * 5) Transfer the tally marks into numbers in the frequency table.
 * 6) Answer whether they believe that their results were normal or not.
 * 7) Take the online survey on Eduplace's website to see the results of the internet poll.
 * 8) Discuss any similarities and differences between their results and the internet poll.

Part III - Create a Survey Through a Teacher's Account at www.ask500people.com
 * 1) Students shut down their laptops, but keep out their paper and pencil.
 * 2) The teacher logs onto the www.ask500people.com to create a survey question and answer choices.
 * 3) The students discuss what a good question and answer choices might be.
 * 4) The teacher records the question and answer choices, then submits.
 * 5) The students take their own poll and record to their results onto their tally tables and frequency tables.