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Statistical Literacy Units of Work

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Level 1 Statistical Literacy

Achievement Objectives Learning Outcomes Unit title

S1-2
 
  • make a statement about a data display
  • decide if a statement about a data display is true or false
  • match a statement to the appropriate graph 
 Match Ups

Level 2 Statistical Literacy

Achievement Objectives Learning Outcomes Unit title

S2-2

 
  • make a statement about a data display
  • decide if they agree or disagree with a statement about the data display
  • give reasons to support their evaluation of the statement
 True or False
  • make a statement about probabilities shown on a spinner
  • evaluate statements classmates make about probabilities shown on a spinner
  • provide reasons to support their evaluation of the statement
 Statements about Probability

Level 3 Statistical Literacy

Achievement Objectives Learning Outcomes Unit title

S3-1
  • interpret information from graphs
  • make statements based on data shown on graphs
  • identify the most suitable graph to show survey results
  • construct graph using Excel
 Which Graph? with Excel
  • display collected data in an appropriate format
  • produce bar charts of data using Microsoft Excel
  • make statements about implications or possible events based on selected data
 A name is vital

Level 4 Statistical Literacy

Achievement Objectives Learning Outcomes Unit title
S4-2
 
  • agree or disagree with a statement made about the findings of statistical investigations
  • give a reason for their evaluation of the statement
  • complete a statistical investigation by collecting, displaying and discussing data
  • critically explore the validity of claims based on data
  • evaluate the quality of survey items that are developed by others
  • create survey items that align to a research question
  • administer a survey, collate and display the data, and report findings
  • recognise variables and measures in an existing data set
  • establish criteria and use these to sort data
  • display data using dot plots and scatterplots for numeric data, and bar and pie charts for categoric data
  • use graphs to make comparisons between groups
  • justify conclusions based on data
  • Identify an area of interest to investigate.
  • Find data displays including graphs, tables, and non-traditional data representations, that can inform the investigation e.g. from websites and other sources.
  • Explore the information behind the data displays to make sense of the data and use it to explore an area of interest.
  • Interpret and use data displays.
  • Discuss features of a data display.
  • Communicate findings.