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. <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:

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. . . . 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.

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