Describing data
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L538
A lesson plan for grades 3–5 Mathematics
Students create glyphs, which are versatile data representation tools, based on the characteristics of their names. They also enter data into a spreadsheet and sort it in several ways. Reasoning and communication are the Process Standards emphasized in this lesson. Students participate in a drawing activity based on the mathematical qualities of their names and represent data using tables and graphs such as line plots, bar graphs, and line graphs. Then, they compare different representations of the same data and evaluate how well each representation shows important aspects of the data.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 3
- Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
- Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including circle graphs and tables) to solve problems.
Grade 4
- Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs, probability, and data analysis.
- Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including line graphs and bar graphs) to solve problems.
Grade 5
- Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs and data analysis.
- Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including stem-and-leaf plots) to solve problems.
