Working with numbers
This section of our learning zone concentrates on working with numbers,
collecting data, analysing data, solving numerical problems and communicating
numerical information.
Teachers have the opportunity to:
- Organise their own local projects to collect data
- Use data based on the Dorchester on Thames area
Bird identification project - a look-see
This is a simple project to identify different species of birds in a given
area over a period of time.
It offers an opportunity to get outside, gentle exercise, use observation,
recording, analysis and numerical presentation skills.
Material provided
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Links
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| Worked example - Dorchester on Thames area
Suggests a reporting structure you may like to adopt, the data
collected, how they were analysed and different graphical ways of
presenting the results. |
Available as pdf files for download and viewing
Worked example |
| Raw data - different area in Dorchester on
Thames
Similar to the above except the pupils have to analyse the data and
produce the charts.
The data can be used to make comparisons with the worked example. |
Raw data |
| How to carry out your own project
Same structure as the previous two, but includes notes to help you
carry out your own project. |
Own project |
| Check-lists - Dorchester on Thames area
Check-lists of common birds found in the Dorchester on Thames area and
birds considered to be under threat.
We suggest building your own check-lists for your area. |
Check-lists |
| Simplified questionnaire for younger
children
A look-see project for young children presented as a questionnaire for
them to fill in. |
Simplified questionnaire |
| Some bird-related numerical problems to
solve
A set of bird number problems to be solved and discussed. |
Number
problems
Number suggested solutions |
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