AC9M2ST02

Statistics > (2) Display, (3) Communicate

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Create different graphical representations of data using software where appropriate; compare the different representations, identify and describe common and distinctive features in response to questions.

What this means

Create picture graphs (one-to-one), column/bar graphs, dot plots, tally charts and explain how well they show the data.

  • You only need to look at a few specific graph types, see the elaborations for more information.

Tips

  • Use a spreadsheet chart feature to create a column graph.
  • Compare two different types of graphs for the same data, e.g., a bar graph and a picture graph, both showing eye colours in the class.

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.