AC9M5ST03

Statistics > (1) Gather, (2) Display, (3) Communicate

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; choose appropriate displays and interpret the data; communicate findings within the context of the investigation.

What this means

Creating questions that may be answered by collecting data, then using graphs and tables to communicate findings.
(1) Gather the data, (2) display the data using tables and graphs and
(3) interpret and communicate the data.

  • When formulating questions students need to consider whether the question can be misinterpreted or contains bias.

Linking ST01, ST02 and ST03

Elements of statistics this year:

  • (1) Gather – Ask a question
  • (2) Display – Table, Graph
  • (3) Interpret & Communicate

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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.