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Data Handling RESOURCES INDEX   page last updated 30/07/10

General data resources that cover a range of curriculum levels and/or elements and do not neatly fit into a single slot.

Data and Statistical Measures

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Entry 1 HD1/E1 E1.1 extract info - lists E1.2 sort & classify - 1 criterion E1.3 represent info - diagrams, lists Entry 1  
Entry 2 HD1/E2 E2.1 extract info - tables, bar charts E2.2 numerical comparisons - bar charts E2.3 sort & classify - 2 criteria E2.4 collect numerical info E2.5 rep. info - lists, tables, diagrams Entry 2  
Entry 3 HD1/E3 E3.1 extract info - tables, diagrams, tally charts E3.2 extract info, make comparisons - bar charts, pictograms E3.3  record info - tallies E3.4 represent info - tallies, bar charts, pictograms Entry 3  
Level 1 HD1/L1 L1.1 extract & interpret info - tables, charts, line graphs L1.2 collect, organise & represent discrete data L1.3 mean average L1.4 range Level 1 HD2/L1 L1.1  L1.2 likelihood of events (correct vocabulary; expressed as a fraction, decimal or percentage on a scale of 0 - 1)
Level 2 HD1/L2 L2.1 extract & interpret discrete / continuous data L2.2 collect, organise & represent discrete & continuous data L2.3 mean, mode, median L2.4 range - used to compare sets of data Level 2 HD2/L2 L2.1 outcomes of combined events

 HELP: read this section if you are new to the site or unfamiliar with the adult numeracy curriculum
HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF THE RESOURCE LISTINGS AND THE CURRICULUM ELEMENTS ON THIS PAGE

All worksheets and resources on this page are all linked to specific levels of HD1/2 (data handling) in the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum (England). To find resources for other areas of the curriculum (number, measures) click here.  If you can't find the resource you need - please contact Maggie for help. The original 2001 printed version of the adult numeracy curriculum has been updated (2009) and replaced by an online interactive curriculum on the Excellence Gateway site (you will need to register in order to access the literacy, numeracy, pre-entry and ESOL curricula).

HD1/E3.3 Make observations and record numerical information using a tally The deep blue section gives the curriculum level and element number. 
HD1 = data & statistical measures. E3 = level Entry 3.
(a) understand the importance of defining categories prior to collecting data

The medium blue section gives extra information about the skills, knowledge and understanding expected from learners after working on this curriculum element.

There can be between 0-7 sub-elements listed (this example includes 3: labelled a, b and c).

Note - white highlighting indicates elements or sub-elements that have been added or amended in the 2009 curriculum update.

(b) know that know what is meant by a tally
(c) know that tally marks have to be counted up to give a frequency
  • Look at forms that collect data. Identify and discuss the categories, e.g. ethnic origin: what are the choices? Agree sensible categories for different data collections, e.g. the number of people in a household (1, 2, 3, 4, more than 4), month of birthday, traffic survey (vehicles by category, such as car, bus, heavy lorries?).
  • Collect data in a tally chart, e.g. collect data on products advertised on TV, or in printed materials.
  • Collect data relevant to work, training or leisure interests.
  • Translate the tally chart into a frequency table.

The pale blue bulleted section lists suggested activities and examples as listed in the new online curriculum. The new online curriculum on the Excellence Gateway also has an area where tutors can add their own suggested activities.

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Shapes tally gives colourful practice in sorting shapes and recording information in a tally chart. Contributed by Michael Garen. 40K

The grey section lists resources covering the described curriculum element. Resources are normally listed chronologically - those at the top of the section are the most recent. Most resources are available as printable PDF documents (see blue PDF hyperlinks on left-hand side of listings) but other formats include ZIP and XLS. Note: the PDF links in this sample help section have been deactivated!) Learn more about downloading, saving or printing our resources. To obtain editable Word versions of resources read this.

PDF Working in a garage (version 2) continues the numeracy work covered in Version 1 (below - which also covers literacy) at a slightly higher level. Add up 2-digit numbers  - using two strategies (counting-on or tallies). Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 6 pages. 70K

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HD - General Resources for a range of levels and / or curriculum elements
Seasonal data handling activities, investigations and projects (that cover multiple levels or multiple HD elements) - including Functional Maths

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2010-11 Premier League football season is a fantastic set of Functional Skills and literacy/numeracy activities, interspersed with word games and quizzes for lighter moments. A great way to engage mixed ability groups of football fans! Topics include pie charts,  bar charts,  averages, goal differences, league table questions, nick names,  ground capacity, interviews with Ancelotti and Ferguson (comprehension), buying a season ticket, directions to the match, pitch size, discussion, writing sentences and opinions and much more. 25 pages of activities plus answer sheets and complete Functional Maths and English (Entry 3. Level 1 , Level 2) mapping documents. Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk 35 pages. 350K. Topical resources  Contextualised resources - sport

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World Cup Functional Maths and numeracy tasks is a wonderful selection of tasks suitable for E2-L1. Includes: extracting information from tables, money, fractions &  percentages, averages, rounding, large numbers, time/dates and general problem solving. Fully mapped to Functional Maths (FM) with extra teaching ideas for FM process skills. 13 pages. 140K. Contributed by Maudine Morris, maudine.morris@boltoncc.ac.uk Bolton College. Also filed under Topical resources

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L1-2 Eurovision Functional Maths / numeracy assignment is a great set of topical questions covering whole numbers, rounding, ratios, fractions, %s, volume, converting currency and data handling. There is a particular emphasis on working with large numbers. Provides useful revision at any time of year. 40 questions but these are not multiple  choice. There is plenty of space for showing working-out and it is fully mapped to L1-2 Functional Maths. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. Thank you Carrie. 9 pages. 120K. Also filed under topical resources

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L1 Easter numeracy assignment is a lovely topical set of questions covering whole numbers, rounding, ratios, fractions, volume and data handling. Makes a great end of term activity. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. Thank you Carrie. 5 pages. 130K.

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E3 Easter numeracy assignment is a lovely topical set of questions covering whole numbers, rounding, fractions, measures, shape and space and data handling. Makes a great end of term activity. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. 5 pages. 150K.

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Weather Maths is a series of topical questions based on recent (Jan 2010) temperatures recorded in Newcastle.  Covers mean, mode, median, range, extracting information, fractions, percentages, negative numbers and more. Contributed by Claire Douglas, Newcastle College claire.douglas@ncl-coll.ac.uk 2 pages. 20K. Also suitable for underpinning L1 and L2 Functional Maths

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45 Christmas Maths Questions is wonderful set of questions aimed at E3-L1 (with some questions slightly lower/higher). There is a good mix of straightforward maths and light-hearted Christmas problem solving - making this ideal for underpinning Functional Maths. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, data (tallies, averages), money and measures. Contributed by Carrie Bray, Northampton College. 8 pages. 150K

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20 Questions for Christmas - literacy and numeracy questions all based on the word CHRISTMAS (can easily be adapted for other seasonal festivals such a Diwali, New Year's Eve or Ramadan). Covers vowels, consonants, number, ratios, simple substitution, range, mode and more! Ideal for mixed ability groups (E1-L2). Also provides very good practice in reading instructions carefully. Contributed by Tony Jenkins, Newscastle-under-Lyme College 3 pages. 60K. Also filed under topical resources.

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Love Hearts numeracy investigation / assessment. (Valentine's Day) Use as a fun investigation and/or a more formal assessment. Ideal for mixed ability groups as covers skills from Low E2 - E3- High L1. Covers estimating, measuring, rounding, data handling (bar charts, averages, pictograms), decimals, calculator use, problem solving, time, 3D shapes and percentages. With answer sheets. detailed marking boxes for E2, E3, L1 to allow for differentiated assessment, and extra squared sheets for drawing bar charts and pictograms. You will need to one packet of Love Hearts per pair or small group. 8 pages. 120K

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Numeracy over the Christmas holiday. Keep your students' skills going during the Christmas break with these ideas. 1 page for Entry level, one for levels 1/2. Covers number, measures, shape and space, and data. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 30K. 2 pages.

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Numeracy during the summer. Keep your students' skills going during the summer break with these ideas. 1 page for Entry level, one for levels 1/2. Covers number, measures, shape and space, and data. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 40K. 2 pages.

Tests, quizzes and assessments that include coverage of data handling

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Practice L1 Numeracy test is a fabulous 40 question practice paper written to provide challenging extra practice after a group of learners participated in a very difficult L1 numeracy test (the levels of the national test certainly do seem to be erratic at times, and definitely harder than when it was first introduced). Unlike the national test, the questions in this test are not multiple choice - making it equally suitable for initial assessment in both L1 and L2 classes. Covers all areas of the curriculum. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds. 11 pages. 130K.

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L1-L2 Start of term quiz or diagnostic exercises (or use simply to get learners into the swing of things!) includes a wide range of questions covering number, measures and data handling. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 4 pages. 40K

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E1-E3 Start of term quiz or diagnostic exercise (or use simply to get learners into the swing of things!) includes a wide range of questions covering number, measures and data handling. Contributed by Dave Norgate, Bromley Adult Education College. 3 pages. 60K.

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Maths quizzes is a fabulous set of differentiated Maths quizzes that are great for revision and/or end of term. Three quizzes (E1-2, E3-L1, L2) each with four rounds: quick fire, picture (for which you will need to download the relevant PowerPoint - see left), true-false, and a timed or team round - depends on level. The author has even thought to include tie breaker questions! Everything is included except the bell or squeaky toy needed for the quick fire round! Contributed by Han Dunsterville, Canterbury Colleges h.dunsterville@cant-col.ac.uk 10 page PDF (120K) and three separate zipped PPTs (each approx 300K)

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ZIP (E3-L1)

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Miscellaneous resources that cover general data handling at multiple levels

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Live the lotto dream version 3 (for Childcare / AoN students) is a great project that covers many L1/2 numeracy elements. You win the lottery, buy a nursery and have to furnish it from catalogues and/or Internet sites. Learn about budgeting, displaying data, working with areas and floor plans, bank statements, rounding, estimating, and much more. Everything must be written up as a comprehensive report with a clear conclusion (a great guidance page on report writing is included in the resource). Contributed by Helen Connell, Joseph Priestley College, Leeds who adapted it from the original resource by Dave Walkden, Duchy College, and another adaptation (for hairdressing /beauty therapy students) from Jenny Jupe, Eastleigh College. 6 pages. 230K. Covers many elements. Also filed under contextual resources (Care). Please note: The original resource (buying and fitting out a new flat) and hairdressing version both still available.

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updated (first uploaded 24/05/03) Government Spending warm-up will provoke much discussion and improve confidence with dealing with statistics. Covers ordering and working with large numbers (up to billions) and extracting information from pie charts. Updated to reflect the latest 2007 Budget stats. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K.

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Planning a Journey. Research and plan a journey for Wales to Italy. Structured, with fill-in boxes for destinations, mode of transport, cost, etc.  Contributed by Anne Hodgson, Beechwood College for young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Aspergers Syndrome. anne.hodgson@beechwoodcollege.co.uk 1 page. 45K. Covers many areas of the E3 – L1 literacy & numeracy curricula. Inc: money, timetables, calendars, extracting information, reading strategies.
Schemes of work and essential tools

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Level 1 Functional Maths scheme of work is a fantastically detailed SoW for 36 weeks. Originally written for construction students but suitable for any vocational area or discrete teaching. Each session is also mapped to the adult numeracy curriculum and includes details of learning objectives, Every Child Matters, assessment of learning, learning activities, and resources. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 8 pages. 60K

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Level 2 Functional Maths scheme of work is a fantastically detailed SoW for 36 weeks. Originally written for construction students but suitable for any vocational area or discrete teaching. Each session is also mapped to the adult numeracy curriculum and includes details of learning objectives, Every Child Matters, assessment of learning, learning activities, and resources. Contributed by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames College. 10 pages. 60K

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Help sheet for those teaching L1-2 Functional Maths (FM) summarises some of key points and is aimed at those who are switching from teaching Skills for Life adult numeracy to FM. It stresses the importance of the process skills and how these should be considered when using any L1 or L2 skillsworkshop numeracy resource for teaching FM. Also includes handy one page overviews of al the L1 and L2 FM performance skills, and coverage and range statements. Compiled by Maggie Harnew. 6 pages. 50K. Also filed under General Teaching Resources: staff development.

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26 week Numeracy Scheme of Work for E3-L2. An extremely useful and well thought out plan, originally used with New Deal learners and based around the free DfES Skills for Life learning materials. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 4 pages. 30K.

updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!) and covers most HD1 curriculum elements from Entry 1 to Level 1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College.

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Range of activities for E1-L1. N1/E1.1, E1.2, E1.4, E1.5, E1.6. N1/E2.1, E2.2, E2.3, E2.7. N1/E3.3, E3.9. N1/L1.3.  N1/E1.7, N1/E2.8,  N2/E3.4, N2/L1.11 MSS1/E2.7, E3.7, L1.4.  HD1/E1.1, E1.2, E1.3  HD1/E2.1, E2.2, E2.3, E2.4, E2.5. HD1/E3.1, E3.2, E3.3, E3.4. HD1/L1.1, L1.2, L1.3, L1.4. 3 pages. 45K. 
Pre-GCSE Maths (Levels 1 and 2): mapping document

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 Level 1 and 2 numeracy mapped to the Edexcel Foundation GCSE text book. Ideal for adult pre-GCSE maths classes. 7 pages (N1, N2, MSS1, MSS2, HD1, HD2, summary). 70K

Visit our  interactive scheme of work for level 1/2 numeracy. ILP, lesson plans, homework sheets, aural tests: nine new resources (not listed on this page), links to external resources and more. Take a visit and find lots of new ideas.

Excel progress charts showing all the curriculum indicators in any particular level. Each chart provides, on one page, a quick, visual record of progress and achievement and is particularly useful in forming and updating individual learning plans. They can be kept in students' basic skills folders and used to set targets and track progress. For more information on these files such as how the Entry level sheets relate to City and Guilds specifications, PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. All files contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall.

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 Entry 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.

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 Entry 2 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.

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Entry 3 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.

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Level 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.

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Level 2 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.

Cross-referencing files for the City & Guilds entry level numeracy specifications. Maps the specifications to the respective Core Curricula elements with example and sample activities. Focuses tutors' activities onto the areas that students need to cover for progression.  For general information on these files PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD this PDF overview file. Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk  basic skills tutor at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall.

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City & Guilds Entry 1 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 4 pages. 86K Please also download overview PDF above.

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 City & Guilds Entry 2 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 6 pages 105 K Please also download overview PDF above.

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 City & Guilds Entry 3 numeracy specs mapped to adult numeracy curriculum. 7 pages 115K Please also download overview PDF above.


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Data and Statistical Measures - Entry Level 1

General Entry 1 Data resources

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Entry 1 handling data practice test in Edexcel-style. Great for extra practice and revision. 7 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 8 pages. 130K. Covers many E1 HD1 (data and statistical measures) elements.

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Entry 1 practice assignment A - covers many E1 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for revision and practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 7 pages. 310K.

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Entry 1 practice assignment B - covers many E1 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for revision and practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 5 pages. 140K.

HD1/E1.1 Extract simple information from lists

(a) understand that lists can be ordered in different ways, e.g. alphabetically, numerically, and that not all lists are ordered in a logical way
  • Practise accessing information from simple lists, e.g. an emergency phone number, quantities on a shopping list, a room number or phone extension from a personnel list, quantities on a picking list.
  • Practise finding phone numbers stored in a mobile phone.

Refer to General Entry 1 Data section for resources that include coverage of this curriculum element

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a)

HD1/E1.2 Sort and classify objects using a single criterion

(a) understand the concept of a criterion, e.g. a single feature such as colour, shape, gender
(b) make simple lists NEW sub-element added in 2009 curriculum update
  • Discuss the concept of classification and criteria using practical examples, e.g. sorting paper, plastic and glass for recycling, arranging books by subject, classifying music by type, etc.
  • List the ingredients needed for a recipe. Relate to other areas of the curriculum, e.g. classifying 2-D and 3-D shapes; classifying items by size (e.g. clothes), capacity (drinks, paint), etc.
  • Find out from the group who wants tea, coffee, etc.

Refer to General Entry 1 Data section for resources that include coverage of this curriculum element

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a)

HD1/E1.3 Construct simple representations of diagrams, using knowledge of numbers, measures or shape and space

(a) understand that the purpose of representations is to communicate information
(b) understand that information can be represented in different ways
  • Look at different ways of representing information, e.g. a numbered list, a shopping list, pictorial representations, simple pictograms, colour coding, simple diagrams, etc.
  • Write a short list in Word and use the automatic numbering button to number the items.
  • Use Clip Art or Symbols to create simple representations in Word of the group activity, or other tasks.
  • Conduct a simple survey within the group, e.g. number of meat-eaters / vegetarians / vegans. Present results in different ways. Discuss different representations and interpret results.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b)

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Data and Statistical Measures - Entry Level 2
General Entry 2 Data resources

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Measuring length and handling data is a fabulous 19 page booklet providing comprehensive coverage of measuring length at Entry 2 (and above) and cleverly links in with all the Entry 2 data handling  elements by asking learners to record data in tables and bar charts. Includes using non-standard units, estimating and measuring height, using bar charts and tables and interpreting the results, measuring lines, investigations, frog jumping and paper aeroplane races; plus student progress tracker. Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 200K

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Entry 2 handling data practice test in Edexcel-style. Great for extra practice and revision. 6 pages plus answer sheet. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 7 pages. 110K. Covers many E2 HD1 (data and statistical measures) elements.

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Entry 2 practice assignment - Day Trip to Skegness covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Judith Scullion and Marie Gullick, Level 1 learners at Henley College. Coventry. 7 pages inc answer sheet. 160K.

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Entry 2 practice assignment D -  Trip to the zoo covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds.  7 pages inc answer sheet. 100K.

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Entry 2 practice assignment C -  Going to the match covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 6 pages inc answer sheet. 90K.

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Entry 2 practice assignment B - Trip to London covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 5 pages inc answer sheet. 200K.

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Entry 2 practice assignment A - Going out for lunch covers many E2 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 8 pages inc answer sheet. 100K.

HD1/E2.1 Extract numerical information from lists, tables, simple diagrams and bar charts

(a) understand that tables are arranged in rows and columns
(b) understand that a title. labels, etc. provide information
  • Extract information from simple price lists, menus, catalogues, brochures.
  • Describe the layout of a room from a simple plan. Read measurements in metres from a simple floor plan of a room.
  •  Read dimensions in centimetres from simple diagrams or tables in a catalogue.
  • Extract information of interest from sports league tables, fixture lists, etc.

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Christmas presents and postage (first uploaded 11/12/2003) provides excellent differentiated assignments (2 each at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1) using the Royal Mail web site or leaflets (last posting dates, parcel prices). Topics covered include reading tables, weighing, working with decimals and money, using calculators. Contributed by Di Mellor, previously at Darlington College. 7 pages. 100K

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What is a Bar chart? Makes a great introduction to drawing and interpreting bar charts. PowerPoint (10 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.
PDF Grids for Smartie bar charts and pictograms - to accompany Smartie investigation (below). Ideal for Entry 2-3 students that are not confident with a blank sheet of graph paper. 2 pages. 40K.

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Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b)

HD1/E2.2 Extract information and make numerical comparisons from bar charts

(a) understand that the height of the bar indicates the numerical value in that category, and so values are compared through height of the bars
(b) understand that titles, labels, etc. provide essential information
  • Discuss simple bar charts in newspapers, magazines or holiday brochures, and extract some information from titles and labels, and by identifying the largest category, for example.
  • Use simple bar graphs on topics of interest to practise making numerical comparisons, e.g. popularity of different forms of exercise.
  • Extract information from charts in a holiday brochure (e.g. average daily hours of sunshine, rainfall, temperature) for a chosen month.

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Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b)

HD1/E2.3 Sort and classify objects using two criteria

(a) understand the concept of a criterion, e.g. a feature such as colour, shape, gender, height
  • Discuss the concept of classification and criteria using examples, such as (simplified) public information reports (e.g. figures for health, crime, drug addiction and employment by age group and gender), or books classified by subject and author.
  • Sort items.
  • Sort clothes for a jumble sale by size and person, e.g. men's / women's / children's.
  • Relate the concept to other areas of the curriculum, e.g. classifying shapes by properties.

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Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a)

HD1/E2.4 Collect simple numerical information

(a) understand the need to be clear about what information is required prior to collection
(b) understand that information can be recorded in different ways
  • Collect data through surveys in the group, e.g. the mode of transport to work/class. Discuss: possible ways to record data, e.g. a simple tally against categories, how to determine categories, the need for the category 'other'.

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Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b)

HD1/E2.5 Represent information so that it makes sense to others

(a) understand that information can be represented in different ways e.g. a list, a diagram, a table
(b) understand the importance of labelling information in tables and diagrams
  • Provide simple sets of data and discuss suitable ways of representing them, e.g.- in lists, tables, diagrams.
  • Sketch a simple room plan showing the location of the main features.
  • Use the 'Insert Table' button in Word to create simple tables in which to represent information. Enter labels and data into two columns on a spreadsheet, e.g. days of the week and hours spent on group activity.
  • Represent the results of a survey to show the preferred day of the week for classes in the form of a table, or as a simple bar chart.
  • Produce a simple timetable for learners to plan and manage their own learning activities.
PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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Grids for Smartie bar charts and pictograms - to accompany Smartie investigation (below). Ideal for Entry 2-3 students that are not confident with a blank sheet of graph paper. 2 pages. 40K.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b)

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Data and Statistical Measures - Entry Level 3
General Entry Level 3 Data resources

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Practice E3 numeracy multiple choice test based on the online version available on the Move-On site.  Ideal for revision or assessment purposes. 30 questions. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 12 pages. 250K

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Practice E3 Numeracy assignment - mobiles is a City & Guilds Style practice paper - 18 questions, many with a mobile phone theme. Covers money, measures, bar charts, estimating and rounding, tallies, fractions, multiplication, division and more. Great for homework, revision or assessment. Contributed by Dave Clapham, Park Lane College, Leeds.  8 pages. 100K.

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Revision & vocabulary notes for the new Entry 3 Numeracy test was written for ESOL students with good basic numeracy skills who were taking the new E3 Multiple choice test without attending numeracy classes. However these notes are brilliant for any Entry 3 numeracy student. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk  4 pages. 80K

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Entry 3 practice assignment - Pets excellent practice assignment covers many E3 elements (inc tally charts, bar charts, measuring, money, time, rounding. calculators, division, etc.) in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Lynn Savage and Rachel Leyland Bury Adult Education. savageflophouse@tesco.net  9 pages inc. answer sheet. 115K.

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Entry 3 practice assignment - Internet banking and shopping excellent practice assignments covers many E3 elements (inc tally charts, pictograms, shape and space, measuring, money, time, rounding. calculators, multiplication, etc.) in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Lynn Savage and Rachel Leyland Bury Adult Education. savageflophouse@tesco.net 8 pages inc. answer sheet. 110K.

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Entry 3 practice assignment A - Trip to London covers many E3 elements, in the style of City & Guild assignments - great for homework, revision & practice. Contributed by Gaye Noel g.noel@parklanecoll.ac.uk Park Lane College, Leeds. 12 pages inc. answer sheet. 260K.

HD1/E3.1 Extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams and tally charts

(a) understand that the title, labels, and key provide information
(b) use a scale to extract numerical values
(c) Know what is meant by a tally
(d) Understand use of tally marks as counters and how they are represented in groups of five (five bar gate)
  • Extract information from tables in price lists, catalogues, brochures and websites (e.g. travel and holiday sites).
  • Follow directions on a simple local map.
  • Interpret simple diagrams, e.g. room plans, dimensions.

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Postal rates worksheet is a lovely hands-on measuring/weighing/extracting data activity (you will need a  selection of letters and packets) for Entry 3. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk 1 pages. 20K.

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updated Christmas presents and postage (first uploaded 11/12/2003) provides excellent differentiated assignments (2 each at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1) using the Royal Mail web site or leaflets (last posting dates, parcel prices). Topics covered include reading tables, weighing, working with decimals and money, using calculators. Contributed by Di Mellor, previously at Darlington College. 7 pages. 100K

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updated (first uploaded 24/05/03) Government Spending warm-up will provoke much discussion and improve confidence with dealing with statistics. Covers ordering and working with large numbers (up to billions) and extracting information from pie charts. Updated to reflect the latest 2007 Budget stats. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K.

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Cricket 2007 topical  E3 statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; tallies and general number practice based on past World Cup statistics and a recent England and Australia match (Feb 07). Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 70K.

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Burger King Investigation Fabulous statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; reading, comparing and calculating with measures; and much discussion about healthy (unhealthy?) eating!  Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 50K.
PDF Tally Chart Practice is a wonderful set of resources that introduces tallies, encourages group discussion of when and how to use then, provides practice with extracting information from and drawing your own tallies. Plus a set of vocationally slanted extension ideas for further practice. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 150K HD1/E3.1 HD1/E3.3 HD1/E3.4

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Pie Charts? Step by step guide to interpreting and creating pie charts. PowerPoint (31 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.

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What is a Bar chart? Makes a great introduction to drawing and interpreting bar charts. PowerPoint (10 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.
PDF Grids for Smartie bar charts and pictograms - to accompany Smartie investigation (below). Ideal for Entry 2-3 students that are not confident with a blank sheet of graph paper. 2 pages. 40K.

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Traditional Christmas Pudding maths investigation that involves a trip to the supermarket, scaling a recipe, rounding, estimating and much more! Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk  Duchy College, Cornwall. 1 pages. 15K.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b)

HD1/E3.2 Extract numerical information and make numerical comparisons from bar charts and pictograms UPDATED curriculum element (2009)

(a) understand that comparisons can be made from the height or length of bars, or the number of pictures
(b) understand that a picture or icon in a pictogram can represent more than one, but that each picture or icon represents the same number
  • Discuss and interpret information from straightforward charts in newspapers, magazines, etc. Identify the key elements. What information is given and what is missing, e.g. title, year, number in survey?
  • Extract numerical information from given charts.
  • Identify the scale on the axis of a bar chart. Identify the categories, using the key if necessary. Make visual comparisons by comparing heights of bars then move on to comparing frequencies and the difference between them (discuss the need for a scale).
  • Identify the scale on a pictogram. What does each picture, symbol or icon represent, e.g. 1 ‘car' icon represents 100 cars, half a ‘car' icon represents 50 cars? Identify the categories, e.g. different models of car produced at a car factory. How do learners compare the frequency of two categories (different models of car)? How do they know the frequency of a category: how many of that model were produced? How do they find the difference between two categories?
  • Use bar charts and pictograms with appropriate scales on topics of interest to practise making numerical comparisons.

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Skittles pictogram creator is a very clever Excel sheet to accompany our ever popular Smarties data handling resource and it a great way of combining numeracy and IT skills (many tutors are now using Skittles as an alternative to Smarties because there is more variation in the numbers/colours of sweets per packet). Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 sheet. 80K. Please note John's Smartie pictogram creator is still available below

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Car park survey pictogram creator is another clever Excel sheet for recording the different numbers of coloured cars in a car park. Two versions are available - v1 has 1 picture representing 1 car, version 2 has one picture representing 5 cars. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com2 sheets, each 100K

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Smarties pictogram creator is a very clever Excel sheet to accompany the ever-popular Smarties data handling resource and it a great way of combining numeracy and IT skills. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 sheet 80K

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Pictogram activities with clear overview and examples, followed by three tasks. Makes a great introduction to Entry 3 data handling. Contributed by Tony Jenkins, tony.jenkins@nulc.ac.uk Newcastle-under-Lyme College. Thank you Tony. 5 pages. 120K. HD1/E3.2 HD/E3.4

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Pictogram activity with clear example and tasks. Makes a great introduction to Entry 3 data handling. Contributed by Pete Johnson,  P.J.Johnson@derby.ac.uk University of Derby. Thank you Pete. 1 page. 25K. HD1/E3.2
PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b)

HD1/E3.3 Make observations and record numerical information using a tally

(a) understand the importance of defining categories prior to collecting data
(b) know that know what is meant by a tally
(c) know that tally marks have to be counted up to give a frequency
  • Look at forms that collect data. Identify and discuss the categories, e.g. ethnic origin: what are the choices? Agree sensible categories for different data collections, e.g. the number of people in a household (1, 2, 3, 4, more than 4), month of birthday, traffic survey (vehicles by category, such as car, bus, heavy lorries?).
  • Collect data in a tally chart, e.g. collect data on products advertised on TV, or in printed materials.
  • Collect data relevant to work, training or leisure interests.
  • Translate the tally chart into a frequency table.

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Shapes tally gives colourful practice in sorting shapes and recording information in a tally chart. Contributed by Michael Garen. 40K

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Working in a garage (version 2) continues the numeracy work covered in Version 1 (below - which also covers literacy) at a slightly higher level. Add up 2-digit numbers  - using two strategies (counting-on or tallies). Contributed by Mrs Jennifer Whitehead, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education. 6 pages. 70K

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Tally charts 4 tallies provide ideal practice for City and Guilds Entry 3 assignments. Boys' names, girls' names, favourite colours, favourite fruit. Contributed by Jennifer Williamson, Juniper Training, Wolverhampton jennifer.williamson@junipertraining.co.uk 5 pages. 65K

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Cricket 2007 topical  E3 statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; tallies and general number practice based on past World Cup statistics and a recent England and Australia match (Feb 07). Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 70K.
PDF Tally Chart Practice is a wonderful set of resources that introduces tallies, encourages group discussion of when and how to use then, provides practice with extracting information from and drawing your own tallies. Plus a set of vocationally slanted extension ideas for further practice. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 150K

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b) (c)

HD1/E3.4 Organise and represent information in different ways so that it makes sense to others

(a) know how to present data in tables, charts and diagrams
(b) know how to use a simple scale to represent data in a bar chart or pictogram
(c) understand the different elements in charts, e.g. the title, axis, scale, key
(d) label diagrams and charts
  • Display the data gathered above in a suitable table, bar chart or pictogram, e.g. represent collected data in advertising in a bar chart.
  • Provide simple sets of data for learners to represent in different ways.
  • Explore different graphic representations using a spreadsheet program, including adding keys, titles and tables.

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Skittles pictogram creator is a very clever Excel sheet to accompany our ever popular Smarties data handling resource and it a great way of combining numeracy and IT skills (many tutors are now using Skittles as an alternative to Smarties because there is more variation in the numbers/colours of sweets per packet). Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 sheet. 80K. Please note John's Smartie pictogram creator is still available below

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Car park survey pictogram creator is another clever Excel sheet for recording the different numbers of coloured cars in a car park. Two versions are available - v1 has 1 picture representing 1 car, version 2 has one picture representing 5 cars. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com2 sheets, each 100K

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Smarties pictogram creator is a very clever Excel sheet to accompany the ever-popular Smarties data handling resource and it a great way of combining numeracy and IT skills. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 sheet 80K

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Pictogram activities with clear overview and examples, followed by three tasks. Makes a great introduction to Entry 3 data handling. Contributed by Tony Jenkins, tony.jenkins@nulc.ac.uk Newcastle-under-Lyme College. Thank you Tony. 5 pages. 120K.
PDF Tally Chart Practice is a wonderful set of resources that introduces tallies, encourages group discussion of when and how to use then, provides practice with extracting information from and drawing your own tallies. Plus a set of vocationally slanted extension ideas for further practice. Contributed by Margaret Lagoyianni, margaretlago2@btopenworld.com County Training, Shropshire. 6 pages. 150K
PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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Grids for Smartie bar charts and pictograms - to accompany Smartie investigation (below). Ideal for Entry 2-3 students that are not confident with a blank sheet of graph paper. 2 pages. 40K. HD1/E2.1 HD1/E3.1; HD1/E2.5 E3.4.

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Traditional Christmas Pudding maths investigation that involves a trip to the supermarket, scaling a recipe, rounding, estimating and much more! Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk  Duchy College, Cornwall. 1 pages. 15K.

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Florence Nightingale introduction to pie charts. Florence was not just a famous nurse, she was also a very good mathematician. Use this resource to introduce pie charts, promote class discussion and learn some history! Contributed by Sarah Richards (Abingdon and Witney College) 3 pages. 150K.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b) (c) (d)

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You're in the Money is a adaptation of John Thompson's popular You're in the money (1997) which makes good use of Argos and Littlewoods catalogues. This adaptation  has differentiated task sheets (E2-3, and L1-2) and is ideal for underpinning many aspects of Functional Mathematics including money, odd-even numbers, problem solving, rounding, averages, range and more; in addition to developing problem solving skills. Contributed by Ruth Read ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 6 pages. 40K.

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09-10 Football Season is a wonderful way to engage mixed ability groups of footie fans! Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk Thank you Matt. Covers formulating an argument, discussion, recognising points of view - facts & opinions, writing sentences & paragraph, averages, ratios, and  addition & subtraction. 5 pages. 35K. Also filed under contextualised resources - sport

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M&Ms Investigation is an adaptation of the 2007 L1-2 Smarties resource from Judith White - it is particularly useful now as it seems that sadly the Smarties factory now uses an accurate counter and all tubes contain the same number of sweets! Covers bar charts, pictograms, tallies. Also discusses averages and  analyses collective data. Contributed by Marion Crocker, Abingdon and Witney College, marion.crocker@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 35K. 3 pages. and for underpinning L1-2 Functional Maths (please download our new general L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).

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Smarties graphs and pie charts is yet another adaptation of our ever-popular resource. This version is aimed at L1-2 and covers pie charts, bar charts, averages and tallies. Adapted by Jane Redgrave redgravej@selby.ac.uk Selby College.  4 pages. 110K

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Fairtrade business project covers many reading, writing, ICT, numeracy, speaking and listening skills inc. data handling, report writing, creating charts and questionnaires, giving a presentation, etc. Ideal for embedding all three functional skills (or literacy, numeracy and ICT) especially for business students (who must investigate the possibility of a college stocking fairly traded products in its canteen). Contributed by Helen Connell, Joseph Priestley College, Leeds. 4 pages. 60K. also filed under General L1 literacy, General L2 literacy, L1-2 ICT  and Contextualised resources - business

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Xmas maths quiz provides practice with Level 1 and 2 multiple choice questions in a topical setting - great for playing in teams during the last class of term! Covers number, measure and data. Contributed by Kirstie Benefer, Stoke-on-Trent College. kbene1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk 14 questions, 42 slides.  380K (zipped PPT file). Also filed under Xmas resources

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Revision & vocabulary notes for L1 Numeracy test was written for ESOL students with good basic numeracy skills who were taking the test without attending numeracy classes. However these notes are brilliant for any Level 1 numeracy student. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 7 pages. 100K. Covers almost all L1 elements.

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Costing-up a nursery is ideal for L2 childcare students studying L1 AoN (Key Skills). Clear step by step directions on what to do - research, calculate, find averages, create a scale diagram, etc. Contributed by Bev Haley, Rathbone, Dewsbury. 1 page. Also filed under Childcare on the contextualised resources page.

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Level 1 Numeracy facts and figures match Tarsia puzzle is 16 piece triangular jigsaw where you must match the facts and figures to the correct definitions / answers. Makes a great revision activity - covers all area of the curriculum. Andrea suggests that as the print is quite small on the standard sized puzzle, tutors might find it helpful to print out the larger version of the puzzle (select Output - large, i.e. three pieces per A4 sheet). Contributed by Andrea McCulloch, LEAP Skills for Life Centre, Barnard Castle and Learn East, Peterlee. Thank you Andrea.10K. Created with Tarsia Formulator (see our Useful Links page for further details) which is available for free download and creates its own custom Tarsia (fjsw) files.

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

HD1/L1.1 Extract and interpret information (e.g. in tables, diagrams, charts and simple line graphs)

(a) understand that the title, labels, key, etc. provide information

(b) know how to read the scale on an axis

(c) know how to use a simple scale such as 1 cm to 1 m

(d) know how to obtain information from a pictogram, pie chart, bar chart, and single-line graph, including use of decimal numbers

  • Extract information from tables in price lists, catalogues, brochures, web sites.
  • Extract and interpret information from straight-line graphs such as conversion graphs, sales figures, temperature charts, etc.
  • Interpret diagrams or drawings in a practical context, e.g. floor plans, simple assembly instructions.
  • Interpret information found in the newspapers following a budget. The changes are often displayed in bar charts, pie charts, line graphs or in tabular form. Use a local map.

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Skittles pictogram creator is a very clever Excel sheet to accompany our ever popular Smarties data handling resource and it a great way of combining numeracy and IT skills (many tutors are now using Skittles as an alternative to Smarties because there is more variation in the numbers/colours of sweets per packet). Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 sheet. 80K. Please note John's Smartie pictogram creator is still available below

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Car park survey pictogram creator is another clever Excel sheet for recording the different numbers of coloured cars in a car park. Two versions are available - v1 has 1 picture representing 1 car, version 2 has one picture representing 5 cars. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com2 sheets, each 100K

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Fairtrade numeracy is a thought-provoking set of questions covering fractions, decimals and percentages; plus bar charts and dual line graphs (and some general questions about  becoming a Fairtrade College). Contributed by Jackie Barton. 5 pages. 70K

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Smarties pictogram creator is a very clever Excel sheet to accompany the ever-popular Smarties data handling resource and it a great way of combining numeracy and IT skills. Contributed by John Thompson, Devon Adult and Community Learning jpd.thompson@btopenworld.com 1 sheet 80K

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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updated Christmas presents and postage (first uploaded 11/12/2003) provides excellent differentiated assignments (2 each at Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1) using the Royal Mail web site or leaflets (last posting dates, parcel prices). Topics covered include reading tables, weighing, working with decimals and money, using calculators. Contributed by Di Mellor, previously at Darlington College. 7 pages. 100K

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updated (first uploaded 24/05/03) Government Spending warm-up will provoke much discussion and improve confidence with dealing with statistics. Covers ordering and working with large numbers (up to billions) and extracting information from pie charts. Updated to reflect the latest 2007 Budget stats. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K.

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What's the weather like? and Party Time! are two 'real-life' task sheets that involve budgeting, Excel charts and tables, rounding and checking, and finding mean and range. Ideal for class or homework (originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 90K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Burger King Investigation Fabulous statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; reading, comparing and calculating with measures; and much discussion about healthy (unhealthy?) eating!  Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 50K.

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

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Costing toolkits two task sheets - one for beauty therapists, one for motor vehicles etc. Find information, work out total cost, mean and range, display your results in a chart. (Originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 100K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

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Pie Charts? Step by step guide to interpreting and creating pie charts. PowerPoint (31 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.

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What is a Bar chart? Makes a great introduction to drawing and interpreting bar charts. PowerPoint (10 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.

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Traditional Christmas Pudding maths investigation that involves a trip to the supermarket, scaling a recipe, rounding, estimating and much more! Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk  Duchy College, Cornwall. 1 pages. 15K.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b) (c) (d)

HD1/L1.2 Collect, organise and represent discrete data (e.g. in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs)

(a) know how to choose a sensible scale to fit the data

(b) label charts, graphs, diagrams

  • Identify suitable methods for collecting and recording different data, e.g. counting (stock checks), tallying (traffic flow, oral survey), questionnaire and analysis (written survey).
  • Represent given sets of data in suitable ways.
  • Explore different graphic representations using a spreadsheet program.
  • Discuss appropriate presentations for different sorts of data.
  • Practise drawing simple plans (not to scale), e.g. room plans, piece of equipment.
  • Collect data relevant to work, training or leisure interests, and represent it in a suitable format.
  • Represent the collected data relevant to work, training or leisure interests.

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Questionnaire project is a clear task sheet first used with a L1 AoN students. Make up a questionnaire and then collect and organise your data in a variety of formats.  Contributed by by Louisa Baddiley, Acorn Entry to Employment louisa.baddiley@nottscc.gov.uk Nottinghamshire County Council. 1 page. 20K

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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What's the weather like? and Party Time! are two 'real-life' task sheets that involve budgeting, Excel charts and tables, rounding and checking, and finding mean and range. Ideal for class or homework (originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 90K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

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Costing toolkits two task sheets - one for beauty therapists, one for motor vehicles etc. Find information, work out total cost, mean and range, display your results in a chart. (Originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 100K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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Pie Charts? Step by step guide to interpreting and creating pie charts. PowerPoint (31 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.

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Traditional Christmas Pudding maths investigation that involves a trip to the supermarket, scaling a recipe, rounding, estimating and much more! Contributed by Dave Walkden, dave.walkden@duchy.ac.uk  Duchy College, Cornwall. 1 pages. 15K.

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Russian Dolls! A fun investigation for Level 1 and 2 (with ideas for Entry level). Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk and Nicky Thomas from Darlington College. 2 pages. 260K. Note: You will need at least one set of dolls per pair of students.
PDF Florence Nightingale introduction to pie charts. Florence was not just a famous nurse, she was also a very good mathematician. Use this resource to introduce pie charts, promote class discussion and learn some history! Contributed by Sarah Richards (Abingdon and Witney College) 3 pages. 150K

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b) (c) (d)

HD1/L1.3 Find the arithmetical average (mean) for a set of data

(a) know that the mean is one sort of average (the most common)

(b) know that the mean is worked out by adding up the items and dividing by the number of items

(c) understand that the mean can give a 'distorted average' if one or two averages are much higher or lower than other values, e.g. the mean salary or wage in a company can be distorted by one or two very high salaries

  • Find the mean of given sets of data, such as wages, temperatures, house prices, rainfall, daily attendance during a week at a visitor attraction or club, or daily/weekly/monthly sales totals.
  • Find the average (mean) age of people in a group.
  • Find the goals-per-game average (mean) for a football player.
  • Compare the mean of sets of figures with and without extreme values.
  • Use the average function or formula in Excel to calculate the mean and to investigate the effect of extreme values.

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Buying herbs at the garden centre is based on packets of seeds and covers addition and subtraction of decimals (money), range and mean, and scale drawings. Great for horticulture students or anyone with an interest in gardening. Contributed by Susan Brocklehurst S2BROCKL@ccn.ac.uk City College, Norwich. 3 pages. 85K. Also filed under contextualised resources - horticulture. Also ideal for underpinning E3-L1 Functional Maths

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Impossible averages uses illustrations and thought-provoking statements to instigate discussion and a realisation of what the 'mean' really tells us. Contributed by Debbie Ellis,  ellisd@chesterfield.ac.uk 3 pages. 110K

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Misleading averages is bound to provoke much discussion how the media, and even Government reports, can mislead us! Contributed by Debbie Ellis,  ellisd@chesterfield.ac.uk 3 pages. 90K

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Mean, mode, median, range worksheet. A straightforward very useful 1 page worksheet (plus answer sheet), ideal for revision or homework. 20 questions - 5 on each topic. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 2 pages. 50K

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Averages poster provides a quick, memorable and very visual method of remembering how to find mean, mode, median and range. Contributed by Lynsey Carragher, poocheeky@yahoo.co.uk 1 page, 160K

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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Mean Mode Median Range is a useful 1 page handout, plus 4 A4 posters ideal for classroom displays etc. Contributed by Valerie Hitchcox, South Leicestershire College valerie@slcollege.ac.uk 5 pages. 20K

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Football statistics. Find out which premiership team has the best (and worst!) value season ticket, look at the probabilities of different half time scores and much more! Keith Ball, Newcastle (Staffs).  1 page plus answer sheet. 130K

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What's the weather like? and Party Time! are two 'real-life' task sheets that involve budgeting, Excel charts and tables, rounding and checking, and finding mean and range. Ideal for class or homework (originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 90K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Hey diddle diddle is a short poem (with separate Level 1 and Level 2 help sheets /posters) to remind students about mean, median, mode and range. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College who suggests using it before our ever-popular Smarties activity. 3 pages. 60K.

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

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Costing toolkits two task sheets - one for beauty therapists, one for motor vehicles etc. Find information, work out total cost, mean and range, display your results in a chart. (Originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 100K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b) (c) (d)

HD1/L1.4 Find the range for a set of data

(a) understand that the range measures the spread in a set of data

(b) understand that the range is the difference between the smallest and largest values in  the set of data

  • Consider everyday examples of the use of the word range and what it means, e.g. price range, age range, etc.
  • Find the range of given sets of data, such as wages, temperatures, house prices, rainfall, daily attendance in a week at a visitor attraction or club, or daily/weekly/monthly sales totals.
  • Calculate the range in a patient's temperature in a 24-hour period.
  • Use Excel to sort data to find the highest and lowest values in a set, and to investigate the effect on the range of adding or removing data.
  • Use Excel to represent a set of data (e.g. patient temperature) on a graph in order to show range.

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Buying herbs at the garden centre is based on packets of seeds and covers addition and subtraction of decimals (money), range and mean, and scale drawings. Great for horticulture students or anyone with an interest in gardening. Contributed by Susan Brocklehurst S2BROCKL@ccn.ac.uk City College, Norwich. 3 pages. 85K. Also filed under contextualised resources - horticulture. Also ideal for underpinning E3-L1 Functional Maths

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Fuel prices is a very topical resource originally written for a group of older returning learners to help them see how maths skills can help in everyday life. Covers decimal place value and ordering; subtracting and multiplying decimals (inc. x10); and finding the range. Contributed by Jean Thomas (The Henley College) jean@jeanthomas.co.uk  3 pages. 40K Also filed under Motor Vehicles on the contextualised resources page.

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Mean, mode, median, range worksheet. A straightforward very useful 1 page worksheet (plus answer sheet), ideal for revision or homework. 20 questions - 5 on each topic. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 2 pages. 50K

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Averages poster provides a quick, memorable and very visual method of remembering how to find mean, mode, median and range. Contributed by Lynsey Carragher, poocheeky@yahoo.co.uk 1 page, 160K

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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Mean Mode Median Range is a useful 1 page handout, plus 4 A4 posters ideal for classroom displays etc. Contributed by Valerie Hitchcox, South Leicestershire College valerie@slcollege.ac.uk 5 pages. 20K

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What's the weather like? and Party Time! are two 'real-life' task sheets that involve budgeting, Excel charts and tables, rounding and checking, and finding mean and range. Ideal for class or homework (originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 90K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Hey diddle diddle is a short poem (with separate Level 1 and Level 2 help sheets /posters) to remind students about mean, median, mode and range. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College who suggests using it before our ever-popular Smarties activity. 3 pages. 60K.

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

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Costing toolkits two task sheets - one for beauty therapists, one for motor vehicles etc. Find information, work out total cost, mean and range, display your results in a chart. (Originally used for Level 1 Key Skills Application of Number portfolio work N1.1, N1.2, N1.3.). 2 pages. 100K. Contributed by Jan Robinson, Chelmer Training janrobinson@chelmer-training.co.uk

PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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updated Smarties investigation - excellent investigation that is also a lot of fun (unless you don't like Smarties!). Covers most HD1 curriculum elements from E1 to L1 along with other elements from N1 (whole numbers) and Measure (estimation). Covers counting, sorting, tallies, bar charts, mean, range and more. 3 pages. 45K (a) (b) (c) (d)

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Probability - Level 1

HD2/L1.1 Use the vocabulary of probability to discuss the likelihood of events this element amended in the 2009 curriculum update

(a) understand that some events are impossible

(b) understand that some events are certain to happen

(c) know that some events are more likely to happen than others

(d) understand the concept of possible outcomes, e.g. that there are two possible outcomes for the gender of a baby

(e) understand some events can happen in more than one way, e.g. there are 3 possible ways of getting an odd number with the throw of a die

(f) understand that probability is an expression of likelihood, and use terms such as a one in two chance

(g) Identify different outcomes for a single trial New sub-element

  • Discuss events in terms of likelihood: what is certain to happen; what cannot happen; what might happen (but is it likely or unlikely)?
  • Discuss probability in relation to the insurance of cars, property or travel, e.g. why is the premium for health insurance for a skiing holiday more than that for a camping holiday?
  • Consider questions such as ‘are you more likely to get a head if you toss a coin or throw a six with a roll of a die? Why is this the case?' Investigate the concept of possible outcomes.
  • Discuss the likelihood of particular events e.g. getting a head on the toss of a coin, getting a six on the throw of a die, picking an ace from a pack of cards, having a birthday in July by: (a) discussing and recording possible outcomes; (b) identifying the number of ways the event can happen; (c) describing the likelihood of the event as a one in two chance, a one in six chance, etc.

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Halloween probability provides wonderful differentiated topical practice in expressing the likelihood of single events! Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 3 pages. 120K

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Football statistics. Find out which premiership team has the best (and worst!) value season ticket, look at the probabilities of different half time scores and much more! Keith Ball, Newcastle (Staffs).  1 page plus answer sheet. 130K

HD2/L1.2 Express the likelihood of an event using fractions, decimals and percentages with the probability scale of 0 to 1

(a) understand that the likelihood of an event is measured on a scale from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain)

(b) understand that likelihood (or probability) is expressed as the number of ways the event can happen divided by the total number of possible outcomes

(c) understand that likelihood or probability can be written as a fraction, decimal or percentage, e.g. the likelihood that a coin will land heads-up is 50%, .5 or 1/2 - the expression there is a fifty-fifty chance is an expression of likelihood using percentages

  • Match events to probabilities using 0 (can't happen), 1 (certain to happen), 0.5 (equally likely outcome - fifty-fifty chance), e.g. 'that I will live forever', 'that I will die one day', 'that a baby will be a boy'.
  • Discuss ways of comparing the likelihood of events using examples in the previous section, e.g. how to compare a 1 in 2 chance with a 1 in 6; a 1 in 12 chance with a 4 in 52, or the probability of choosing a particular colour/type of sweet from a mixed pack (given the total number of sweets and number of each colour/type).
  • Express the probabilities in the examples above (and other simple examples) as fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • Use real or simulated data to calculate probabilities, e.g. if a photocopy machine is out of action on average 1 day in 10, what is the probability it will not work today? Using rainfall statistics, what is the chance of getting wet going out in a given month?

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Probability with a pack of playing cards was written for an ESOL numeracy student unfamiliar with playing cards but is great for any Ll 1 student. Express the likelihood of single events (and also practice simplifying fractions!). Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 2 pages. 120K

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Halloween probability provides wonderful differentiated topical practice in expressing the likelihood of single events! Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 3 pages. 120K

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Football statistics. Find out which premiership team has the best (and worst!) value season ticket, look at the probabilities of different half time scores and much more! Keith Ball, Newcastle (Staffs).  1 page plus answer sheet. 130K


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Data and Statistical Measures - Level 2

General Level 2 Handling Data resources

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You're in the Money is a adaptation of John Thompson's popular You're in the money (1997) which makes good use of Argos and Littlewoods catalogues. This adaptation  has differentiated task sheets (E2-3, and L1-2) and is ideal for underpinning many aspects of Functional Mathematics including money, odd-even numbers, problem solving, rounding, averages, range, median and more; in addition to developing problem solving skills. Contributed by Ruth Read ruth.read@slowdog.vispa.com WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) East Midlands. 6 pages. 40K.

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09-10 Football Season is a wonderful way to engage mixed ability groups of footie fans! Contributed by Matt Barnes mydoggenius@yahoo.co.uk Thank you Matt. Covers formulating an argument, discussion, recognising points of view - facts & opinions, writing sentences & paragraph, averages, ratios, and  addition & subtraction. 5 pages. 35K. Also filed under contextualised resources - sport

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M&Ms Investigation is an adaptation of the 2007 L1-2 Smarties resource from Judith White - it is particularly useful now as it seems that sadly the Smarties factory now uses an accurate counter and all tubes contain the same number of sweets! Covers bar charts, pictograms, tallies. Also discusses averages and  analyses collective data. Contributed by Marion Crocker, Abingdon and Witney College, marion.crocker@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 35K. 3 pages. and for underpinning L1-2 Functional Maths (please download our new general L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).

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Smarties graphs and pie charts is yet another adaptation of our ever-popular resource. This version is aimed at L1-2 and covers pie charts, bar charts, averages and tallies. Adapted by Jane Redgrave redgravej@selby.ac.uk Selby College.  4 pages. 110K

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Fairtrade business project covers many reading, writing, ICT, numeracy, speaking and listening skills inc. data handling, report writing, creating charts and questionnaires, giving a presentation, etc. Ideal for embedding all three functional skills (or literacy, numeracy and ICT) especially for business students (who must investigate the possibility of a college stocking fairly traded products in its canteen). Contributed by Helen Connell, Joseph Priestley College, Leeds. 4 pages. 60K. also filed under General L1 literacy, General L2 literacy, L1-2 ICT  and Contextualised resources - business

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Autumn term Level 2 Functional Maths formative assessment paper is an excellent assessment (based on a college cafe) that covers all aspects of Level 2 functional maths (inc data) and will be immensely useful for providers that are switching from adult numeracy to FM. From the staff at South Thames College, School of Skills for Life. 150K. 13 pages (inc answers).

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Xmas maths quiz provides practice with Level 1 and 2 multiple choice questions in a topical setting - great for playing in teams during the last class of term! Covers number, measure and data. Contributed by Kirstie Benefer, Stoke-on-Trent College. kbene1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk 14 questions, 42 slides.  380K (zipped PPT file). Also filed under Xmas resources

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Revision & vocabulary notes for L2 Numeracy test was written for ESOL students with good basic numeracy skills who were taking the test without attending numeracy classes. However these notes are brilliant for any Level 2 numeracy student. Contributed by Ruth Colclough, Newcastle College ruth.colclough@ncl-coll.ac.uk 3 pages. 140K. Covers almost all L2 elements.

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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Reflections - Level 2 Smarties investigation is a wonderful report on a Level 2 data handling investigation. Contributed by Gabrielle Adnitt, Milton Keynes Adult Education gadnitt@yahoo.co.uk  1 page. 20K. Filed under General Teaching Resources and Level 2 Data Handling
The following Smarties resources are available: Smarties investigation E1-L1, Smarties investigation L1-L2, Grids for Smarties bar charts & pictograms, M&Ms Fractions

HD1/L2.1 Extract and interpret discrete and continuous data from tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs

(a) understand how to use scales in diagrams, charts and graphs

(b) know how to interpret information from bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs with more than one line

  • Discuss the difference between continuous and discrete data. A useful example is that a person's shoe size is discrete, but the length of their foot is continuous.
  • Look at graphical representations of discrete and continuous data; use line graphs for continuous data, e.g. conversion graphs.
  • Extract information from tables in price lists, catalogues, brochures and websites, e.g. extract information from a holiday brochure such as dates, flight times, costs, supplements, reductions, insurance, etc.
  • Discuss the information produced by local councils to explain how their money is spent.
  • Examine Social Trends (The Stationery Office) or other government publications.
  • Discuss the key elements of line graphs. Look at the use of different scales and their effect on the graph. Look at trends from the slope of the graph. Use terms such as increase and decrease, greater and smaller rate of increase/decrease.

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Fairtrade numeracy is a thought-provoking set of questions covering fractions, decimals and percentages; plus bar charts and dual line graphs (and some general questions about  becoming a Fairtrade College). Contributed by Jackie Barton. 5 pages. 70K

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updated (first uploaded 24/05/03) Government Spending warm-up will provoke much discussion and improve confidence with dealing with statistics. Covers ordering and working with large numbers (up to billions) and extracting information from pie charts. Updated to reflect the latest 2007 Budget stats. Contributed by Sarah Richards Sarah.Richards@abingdon-witney.ac.uk Abingdon and Witney College. 1 page. 45K.

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What do we recycle? Makes a great group starter activity. Focuses on a topical pie chart but also covers large numbers, rounding and percentages. Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 2 pages. 30K

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Burger King Investigation Fabulous statistics investigation that involves extracting information from tables; reading, comparing and calculating with measures; and much discussion about healthy (unhealthy?) eating!  Contributed by Saul Pope, Education and Youth Services, High Wycombe. saulpope@yahoo.co.uk 6 pages. 50K.

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

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Pie Charts? Step by step guide to interpreting and creating pie charts. PowerPoint (31 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.

HD1/L2.2 Collect, organise and represent discrete and continuous data in tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs

(a) understand that continuous data is collected through measurement

(b) understand that continuous data can only be collected to a certain degree of accuracy

(c) know how to choose a suitable scale to fit the data

(d) label charts, graphs, diagrams

  • Take temperature readings over a period of time and represent them in a line graph.
  • Measure the growth of a plant over a period of time and represent it in a line graph.
  • Collect and record data from exchange rates or a particular share issue over a period of time. Display the data in a table or graph.
  • Use given sets of data and represent them in a suitable form.
  • Discuss sensible ways of grouping continuous data.
  • Explore different graphic representations using a spreadsheet program, including the use of labels, titles and keys.

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Breakfast cereal percentages is a challenging series of tasks based on food nutrition labels. Also covers ordering/comparing decimals, pie charts, extracting information from tables, etc. Contributed by John Kerrane kerranerie@btinternet.com 3 pages 30K Also filed under contextualised resources - catering. 

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Questionnaire project is a clear task sheet first used with a L1 AoN students. Make up a questionnaire and then collect and organise your data in a variety of formats.  Contributed by by Louisa Baddiley, Acorn Entry to Employment louisa.baddiley@nottscc.gov.uk Nottinghamshire County Council. 1 page. 20K

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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Global all-time top singles hits is a an interesting way to improve pie chart skills - whether the chart is calculated and drawn 'by hand' or in a spreadsheet. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 2 pages (with answer sheet and extension ideas). 35K

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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Pie Charts? Step by step guide to interpreting and creating pie charts. PowerPoint (31 screens). Contributed by Dave Clapham, Leeds anebla999@hotmail.com Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 50K.

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Russian Dolls! A fun investigation for Level 1 and 2 (with ideas for Entry level). Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk and Nicky Thomas from Darlington College. 2 pages. 260K. Note: You will need at least one set of dolls per pair of students.
PDF Florence Nightingale introduction to pie charts. Florence was not just a famous nurse, she was also a very good mathematician. Use this resource to introduce pie charts, promote class discussion and learn some history! Contributed by Sarah Richards (Abingdon and Witney College) 3 pages. 150K.

HD1/L2.3 Find the mean, mode and median, and use them as appropriate to compare two sets of data

(a) understand what is meant by mean, median and mode

(b) understand that each average is useful for a different purpose

  • Discuss the use of mean, median and mode. Why is the median sometimes a 'better' average than the mean (e.g. average earnings may be distorted by very high salaries; compare the mean and median heights of the group members.) When might mode be used? E.g. the truancy rate against ‘age' or ‘year group'.
  • Compare sets of data collected in the above activities. Compare them with the data collected by another person who has undertaken a similar survey. Compare them with published results.
  • Compare the performance of a currency or shares with data from a previous time period.
  • Enter a formula in a spreadsheet to calculate the mean of a set of data.
  • Explore the AVERAGE, MEDIAN and MODE functions (under 'Insert: Function, Statistical' in Excel).

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Driving times investigation is a great way to explore the different meanings and uses of mean, mode and median. Contributed by Leia Fee and other staff at Swansea ITeC leia.fee@swansea-itec.co.uk Thank you everyone at Swansea ITeC. 1 page. 20K.

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Stash the Cash is a wonderful dice game that will also improve  money skills (addition, subtraction ) and awareness of negative numbers. Plus extension L2 statistics questions. Ideal for work skills students. Fully mapped to L1 Functional Maths criteria. Contributed by Andy Morrell, andy.morrell@brynmelyncare.com  5 pages. 60K

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Weather Maths is a series of topical questions based on recent (Jan 2010) temperatures recorded in Newcastle.  Covers mean, mode, median, range, extracting information, fractions, percentages, negative numbers and more. Contributed by Claire Douglas, Newcastle College claire.douglas@ncl-coll.ac.uk 2 pages. 20K. Also suitable for underpinning L1 and L2 Functional Maths

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Stoke Happy Valley football league is a fun paired dice game that really gets across the meaning and purpose of finding the mode, median and range of a set of data. Great for footie fans - who can choose their own name for the home team. Contributed by David Thacker, Unity the Union & Stoke on Trent College, david.thacker@unitytheunion.org.uk 1 page. 30K. Contextualised resources - sport and L2 Functional Maths (please download our new L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).

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How to find the mean, mode and median is a really handy one page reference sheet with clear examples and explanations. Contributed by Sheila Greenman, Abingdon & Witney College sheila.greenman@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 1 page. 45K

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Deal or No Deal is a clever way to teach mean and median, based on the popular TV game show. You can choose to play with between 1 and 22 boxes. Pick one student as the main player - the other students can be asked to calculate the mean and/or median after each round of box opening (which can then be checked by clicking onscreen boxes) and use this to decide on a suitable banker's offer. To install unzip the four files to a new folder and run index.html - there is a readme.doc file where you can find further information and teaching notes. (Note: I had to change my security settings in Internet Explorer v7 from medium-high to medium). Contributed by Richard Buck, Abingdon and Witney College. Richard.Buck@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 20K (Zip file)

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Impossible averages uses illustrations and thought-provoking statements to instigate discussion and a realisation of what the 'mean' really tells us. Contributed by Debbie Ellis,  ellisd@chesterfield.ac.uk 3 pages. 110K

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Misleading averages is bound to provoke much discussion how the media, and even Government reports, can mislead us! Contributed by Debbie Ellis,  ellisd@chesterfield.ac.uk 3 pages. 90K

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Mean, mode, median, range worksheet. A straightforward very useful 1 page worksheet (plus answer sheet), ideal for revision or homework. 20 questions - 5 on each topic. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 2 pages. 50K

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Averages poster provides a quick, memorable and very visual method of remembering how to find mean, mode, median and range. Contributed by Lynsey Carragher, poocheeky@yahoo.co.uk 1 page, 160K

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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Mean Mode Median Range is a useful 1 page handout, plus 4 A4 posters ideal for classroom displays etc. Contributed by Valerie Hitchcox, South Leicestershire College valerie@slcollege.ac.uk 5 pages. 20K

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Running a Business is a wonderful Level 2 themed assignment covering area, volume, formulae, averages, range, percentages, scale drawings and ratios. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 6 pages. 130K

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Hey diddle diddle is a short poem (with separate Level 1 and Level 2 help sheets /posters) to remind students about mean, median, mode and range. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College who suggests using it before our ever-popular Smarties activity. 3 pages. 60K.

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

HD1/L2.4 Find the range and use it to describe the spread within sets of data

(a) understand that the range is the difference between the highest and the lowest values in a set of data

  • Consider the use of range in everyday language, e.g. price range, age range.
  • Compare the range in given sets of data, e.g. the range in the monthly rainfall at two different places (if possible, places with a similar annual total but different range, e.g. Niagara Falls and Mexico City).
  • Collect data of interest to the group and compare the range, e.g. local house prices with those in another area, local council tax bands with those of another council, the points gained by teams in a football league.
  • Use Excel to sort data to find the highest and lowest values, to investigate the range of adding or removing data and to compare the range of different sets of data.

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Stoke Happy Valley football league is a fun paired dice game that really gets across the meaning and purpose of finding the mode, median and range of a set of data. Great for footie fans - who can choose their own name for the home team. Contributed by David Thacker, Unity the Union & Stoke on Trent College, david.thacker@unitytheunion.org.uk 1 page. 30K. Contextualised resources - sport and L2 Functional Maths (please download our new L1-2 F. Maths help sheet).

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Mean, mode, median, range worksheet. A straightforward very useful 1 page worksheet (plus answer sheet), ideal for revision or homework. 20 questions - 5 on each topic. Contributed by Jan Long, janlong@tiscali.co.uk 2 pages. 50K

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Averages poster provides a quick, memorable and very visual method of remembering how to find mean, mode, median and range. Contributed by Lynsey Carragher, poocheeky@yahoo.co.uk 1 page, 160K

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Temperature and thermometers is a great set of 'real life' questions, many based on weather statistics from across the world. Covers reading scales, using two scales to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit, understanding negative temperatures, finding mean average and range, extracting information from tables and bar charts, and plotting data on line or bar charts. Due to the wide variety of skills covered, this makes an ideal end of year revision exercise- as well as neatly covering the temperature elements of the L1/2 curriculum. Contributed by John Wood, BHTS, North Devon College JohnWood@ndevon.ac.uk 6 pages. 100K

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Celebrity BMI investigation shows students how to calculate a body mass index and asks them to investigate the BMI of their choice of celebrities and present the results graphically. Covers formulae, decimals, calculators, converting measures, representing data, averages and range. Contributed by Janet Wilkins, Royal Forest of Dean College College janet_w@rfdc.ac.uk 3 pages. 160K

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Mean Mode Median Range is a useful 1 page handout, plus 4 A4 posters ideal for classroom displays etc. Contributed by Valerie Hitchcox, South Leicestershire College valerie@slcollege.ac.uk 5 pages. 20K

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Running a Business is a wonderful Level 2 themed assignment covering area, volume, formulae, averages, range, percentages, scale drawings and ratios. Contributed by Ian Saunders, Darlington Borough Council Training Unit Ian.Saunders@darlington.gov.uk 6 pages. 130K

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Smarties L1-2 investigation - rewritten for Level 1-2 students. Now with questions on mean, mode, median and pie charts. Adapted by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. Thank you Judith. 3 pages. 40K. Note: the original resource (for E1-L1), written by Di Mellor (2004), is still available here along with accompanying E2-E3 grids for Smartie bar charts & pictograms (2006)

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Hey diddle diddle is a short poem (with separate Level 1 and Level 2 help sheets /posters) to remind students about mean, median, mode and range. Contributed by John Thompson j.thompson@wigan-leigh.ac.uk Wigan and Leigh College who suggests using it before our ever-popular Smarties activity. 3 pages. 60K.

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Using Health Statistics card game. A great way to introduce students to official statistics and get them to extract, interpret, and organise data. Contributed by John Michaux, Swindon College johnmichaux@swindon-college.ac.uk 8 pages. 40K.

PDF Where did we go on holiday? Is a differentiated whole group (E1 - L2) activity that's ideal for the first class after the summer break. Contributed by Judith White, Somerset Skills & Learning. 1 pages. 30K.

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Probability - Level 2

HD2/L2.1 Identify the range of possible outcomes of combined events and record the information using diagrams or tables

(a) understand that events are independent when the outcome of one does not influence the outcome of another, e.g. the gender of a baby does not influence the gender of a second one.

(b) understand that events are combined when the outcome depends on the separate outcome of each independent event, e.g. the likelihood that  twins will both be girls

(c) record the range of possible outcomes of combined events in tree diagrams or in tables

(d) Express the likelihood of combined events, e.g. what is the probability of getting a given total when using two spinners? new sub-element added in 2009 curriculum update

  • Discuss the possible outcomes of an event using simple examples such as tossing a coin, picking a specific playing card from a pack, throwing a six to start a board game, the possible gender of a baby, the outcome of a football match for one team, etc.
  • Think of examples where all possible outcomes can be identified. Contrast these with examples where it is difficult (too many possible outcomes) or impossible (outcomes not known) to identify all outcomes.
  • Show how the outcomes of combined events can be recorded in a table and a tree diagram, e.g. the possible genders of twins, triplets, etc, or all the possible outcomes of using two spinners for a board game.
  • Use an Excel spreadsheet or Word table to record the possible outcomes of combined events.

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