Specifying a problem, planning and collecting data

Processing and representing data

Interpreting and discussing results

Probability

Y8 Objectives

Resources

Discuss a problem and identify related questions

Decide which data and sources are needed

Plan how to collect data, including sample size

Construct frequency tables for continuous data

Design and use two way tables for discrete data

Collect data using a suitable method 

Y8 Objectives

Resources

Calculate statistics, including with a calculator

Appropriate use of measures of average and spread

P  W  Average unscramble

W  collect a joke

W  joke code

Construct and use stem and leaf diagrams

Construct pie charts (ICT)

Use bar charts and frequency diagrams (ICT)

O  W  Pie charts

P  Football survey

Construct simple line graphs (ICT)

Construct simple scatter diagrams (ICT)

Identify the most useful representation of data

Y8 Objectives

Resources

Interpret tables, diagrams and graphs - relate to problem

Compare two distributions using range and an average

Write a report of a statistical enquiry

Y8 Objectives

Resources

Use vocabulary and ideas of probability

P  probability joke code

Appreciate that random processes are unpredictable

Know sum of probabilities of m.e. outcomes is 1 or 100%

Find and record all possible outcomes systematically

W  listing outcomes

Use diagrammatic and tabular forms of presentation

Appreciate effect of sample size on experimental prob.

Compare experimental and theoretical probabilities