Multi-age 3–6, mathematics, Year B – Unit 18

This unit develops the big idea that questions can be asked and answered by interpreting data.

Syllabus

Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024.

In this 2-week unit, students are provided opportunities to:

conduct a survey and collect, organise and display data using tables and graphs (Stage 2)
compare the likelihood of obtaining particular outcomes in a simple chance experiment by predicting, conducting the experiment and comparing the results with the prediction (Stage 2)
interpret and evaluate the effectiveness of various data displays found in media where displays represent data using a scale of many-to-one (Stage 2)
create random generators and describe probabilities using fractions (Stage 3)
conduct chance experiments with both small and large numbers of trials and compare observed frequencies with expected results (Stage 3)
interpret and compare a range of data displays, including data presented in digital media and elsewhere (Stage 3).

Syllabus focus and content groups

Stage 2

Data A – MAO-WM-01, MA2-DATA-01, MA2-DATA-02

Collect discrete data
Organise and display data using tables and graphs
Interpret and compare data

Data B – MAO-WM-01, MA2-DATA-01, MA2-DATA-02

Select and trial methods for data collection
Construct and interpret data displays with many-to-one scales

Chance A – MAO-WM-01, MA2-CHAN-01

Identify possible outcomes from chance experiments

Chance B – MAO-WM-01, MA2-CHAN-01

Describe the likelihood of outcomes of chance events
Identify when events are affected by previous events

Stage 3

Data A – MAO-WM-01, MA3-DATA-01

Collect categorical and discrete numerical data by observation or survey
Choose and use appropriate tables and graphs

Data B – MAO-WM-01, MA3-DATA-02

Interpret and compare a range of data displays
Interpret data presented in digital media and elsewhere

Chance B – MAO-WM-01, MA3-CHAN-01

Compare observed frequencies of outcomes with expected results
Create random generators and describe probabilities using fractions
Conduct chance experiments with both small and large numbers of trials

Resource

3–6 Multi-age – Year B – Unit 18 (DOCX 4315 KB)

Mathematics 3–6 units

Sample units to support implementation in Years 3–6 of the Mathematics K–10 Syllabus.

Multi-age 3–6, mathematics, Year B – Unit 19

This unit develops the big idea that angles are the primary structural component of many shapes.

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Chance
Data
Mathematics (2022)
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