Mathematics Unit Plan:

Strand/Context:
Investigation

Statistical Level: 3

Whole Class / Group (cross one out)

The class will split up into two groups.

One group may progress slower than the
other group

Curriculum Achievement Objectives: A O

-Evaluate the effectiveness of different displays in representing the findings of a statistical investigation or
probability activity undertaken by others.
-Conduct investigations using the statistical enquiry cycle. Gathering, sorting, & displaying multivariate category & wholenumber data & simple time-series data to answer questions.

Other Learning Areas: (If authentically integrated)

Key Competencies
Managing Self
Working independently
Managing time
Goal Setting
Self-Assessing
Making Choices
Risk taking
Persevering
Having can do attitude
Being accountable
Reflecting on learning

Relating to Others
Cooperating
Sharing equipment
Negotiating
Responding to others work
Observing, giving feedback
Sharing group responsibility
Showing a willingness to
learn from own and others
mistakes
Asking if unsure

Participating and
Contributing
Listening
Justifying
Considering options
Sharing strategies, thinking
Persuading
Explaining
Restating
Reporting
Offering ideas and solutions

Thinking

Using Language,
Symbols and Text

Generalising
Hypothesising
Inferring
Questioning
Problem solving
Rationalizing
Thinking about thinking
Making connections
Applying concepts
Investigation
Identifying and using real
world contexts

Presenting ideas is a range of

ways
Interpreting language and data
Using and responding to a range
of written recording
Recognizing, using appropriate
mathematical language
Making connections between
mathematical language, words,
symbols and conventions
Developing accuracy in written
recording

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

*Investigate known graphs
Write questions for statistical investigations and design a method of collection of data.
Display collected data in an appropriate format
Make statements about implications or possible actions based on the results of an investigation.
Make conclusion on the basis of statistical invesigations.
Assessment:
Observation Conversation Work sample Self-Assessment
Peer Assessment other
Describe assessment tasks and criteria
How will you know the children have achieved the Learning Outcomes? Be specific.

Key Mathematical Ideas and Concepts (include language specific to the maths)
*The key idea of statistical investigations at level 3 is telling the class story with supporting evidence.
*Students are building on the ideas from level two and their understanding of different aspects of the
PPDAC(Problem, plan, data analysis, conclusion) cycle.
*Key transitions at this level include posing summary investigative questions, and collecting and displaying
multivariate and time series data.
*Summary or time series investigative questions will be posed and explored. Summary investigative questions
need to be about the group of interest and have an aggregate focus. For example, what are typical numbers of
children in a family for students in our class? What types of fruit do students in our class like?
*Data displays build on the frequency plots from level two and can be formalised into dot plots and bar graphs.
Students should be encouraged to show a second variable, for example, by using colour. They may like to look at
boys and girls fruit preferences.
*Students will be making summary statements, for example, the most common number of children in a family for
our class is three, nine students have three children in their family (read the data), or most students (16 students
out of the 27 in our class) have between two and four children in their family (read between the data).
*Teachers should be encouraging students to read beyond the data by asking questions such as: If a new student
joined our class, how many children do you think would be in their family?

Assumed Prior Knowledge:

*Children will have had experience with refining their understanding of different aspects of the PPDAC(Problem,
Plan, Data, Analysis, Conclusion) Cycle.
*Children will have data display knowledge of frequency plots of the variable of interests.
*Children can create investigative questions that will include categorical and whole number variables.
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Fix up one from level 2. Ask what it means as I am unsure.

*Students can make summary statements. For example, three students in our class have four children in their
family (read the data), or five students have 1 or 2 children in their family (read between the data).
*Children will be able to read beyond data.
Teaching Points:
Next Steps: (note this isnt necessarily the next curriculum level)
Resources: (including equipment and personnel)

References: (including web based material and resource books)