Geometry. Math is Fun - Maths Resources. Mathopolis. Tag math - Test Your Knowledge. Mathematics. Patterns. A Maths Dictionary for Kids 2013 by Jenny Eather. How Do I Choose Which Type of Graph to Use?-NCES Kids' Zone. How to Choose Which Type of Graph to Use? When to Use . . . . . . a Line graph. Line graphs are used to track changes over short and long periods of time. When smaller changes exist, line graphs are better to use than bar graphs. Line graphs can also be used to compare changes over the same period of time for more than one group. . . . a Pie Chart. Pie charts are best to use when you are trying to compare parts of a whole. . . . a Bar Graph.
Bar graphs are used to compare things between different groups or to track changes over time. . . . an Area Graph. Area graphs are very similar to line graphs. . . . an X-Y Plot. X-Y plots are used to determine relationships between the two different things. Data Handling Teaching Ideas. Graphs: Graph - Animal Names - A graph, designed for use as a discussion exercise for Year 1, but with potential for use with all age groups. Contributed by Lynn Medland. Understanding Graphs - A visual (and extremely effective) way of helping children to understand line graphs. Bar Graphs - A PDF file, created by David Hatchett, intended to support work in Year 5 on bar graphs.
Pictograms - A PDF, aimed at Year 3, asking children to interpret a given pictogram. Contributed by Kathryn Dennis. Pie Charts - A SMART Notebook file which can be used to introduce children to pie charts. <A HREF=" Probability: The Sock Game - A simple activity which develops tallying, estimating, fractions and probability Even Steven - A simple game involving addition, halving and probability. Data Handling Resources: