Free data handling worksheets all linked to UK adult core numeracy curriculum

Data Handling Resources for Adult Basic Skills Students

Printable Numeracy Resources - Data Handling. Updated 05/07/08

Worksheets and resources on this page are all linked to specific levels of HD1/2 in the UK Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum.

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The view all main areas of the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum click here. This pages deals only with MSS1 and MSS2. The complete curriculum is available for download from the Basic Skills Agency. Areas shown as blue hyperlinks have associated PDF resources. If you can't find the resource/worksheet you need - please contact us, we may be able to create something for you.

Data Handling
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		Probability
Entry 1 HD1/E1	E1.1 E1.2 E1.3	Entry 1
Entry 2 HD1/E2	E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4 E2.5	Entry 2
Entry 3 HD1/E3	E3.1 E3.2 E3.3 E3.4	Entry 3
Level 1 HD1/L1	L1.1 L1.2 L1.3 L1.4	Level 1 HD2/L1	L1.1 L1.2
Level 2 HD1/L2	L2.1 L2.2 L2.3 L2.4	Level 2 HD2/L2	L2.1

HD - General Resources for or a range of levels and / or curriculum elements
PDF	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.
PDF	Love Hearts numeracy investigation / assessment. 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
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
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.
PDF	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
PDF	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.
XLS	Entry 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.
XLS	Entry 2 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.
XLS	Entry 3 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.
XLS	Level 1 Numeracy. Student progress sheet. 1 sheet. 20K Please also download overview PDF above.
XLS	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.
DOC	City & Guilds Entry 1 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 4 pages. 86K Please also download overview PDF above.
DOC	City & Guilds Entry 2 numeracy specs mapped to numeracy curriculum. 6 pages 105 K Please also download overview PDF above.
DOC	City & Guilds Entry 3 numeracy specs mapped to adult numeracy curriculum. 7 pages 115K Please also download overview PDF above.

Data and Statistical Measures - Entry Level 1
General Entry 1 Data resources
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	Practice test questions for the OCR Certificate in Adult Numeracy (Entry 1) - contributed by Karen White, k.r.white@liv.ac.uk from MOWL (Moving On with learning) at Liverpool University. Sample Unit 2 (Measure and Data) tasks. 19 pages with notes and curriculum links. 260K.
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
Refer to General Entry 1 Data section for resources that include coverage of this curriculum element
PDF	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
Refer to General Entry 1 Data section for resources that include coverage of this curriculum element
PDF	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
Refer to General Entry 1 Data section for resources that include coverage of this curriculum element
PDF	100 Metres Dash! - excellent probability game / investigation that's a lot of fun for all levels. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk Also HD2/L1.2, L2.1; HD1/E2.4, E2.5, E3. 4; N1/E1.4 E2.3 E3.3. 4 pages. 90K.
PDF	Number Investigation based on Bruner's Beans. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College. Recognise and understand multiples, factors and prime numbers. Great investigation that can be differentiated for Entry 1 - Level 2. N1/E1.1 N1/E2.1 N1/E3.5 N1/L1.5 N1/L2.2 HD1/E1.3 HD1/E2.4 HD1/E2.5 HD1/E3.4. 3 pages with teachers notes and links. 30K. (a) (b)
PDF	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)

Data and Statistical Measures - Entry Level 2
General Entry 2 Data resources
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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 block graphs
(a) understand that tables are arranged in rows and columns
(b) understand that a title. labels, etc. provide information
PDF	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
ZIP	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.
PDF	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/E2.2 Make numerical comparisons from block graphs
(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
PDF	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/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
PDF	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/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
PDF	100 Metres Dash! - excellent probability game / investigation that's a lot of fun for all levels. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk Also HD2/L1.2, L2.1; HD1/E1.3, E2.5, E3.4; N1/E1.4 E2.3 E3.3. 4 pages. 90K.
PDF	Number Investigation based on Bruner's Beans. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College. Recognise and understand multiples, factors and prime numbers. Great investigation that can be differentiated for Entry 1 - Level 2. N1/E1.1 N1/E2.1 N1/E3.5 N1/L1.5 N1/L2.2 HD1/E1.3 HD1/E2.4 HD1/E2.5 HD1/E3.4. 3 pages with teachers notes and links. 30K. (a) (b)
PDF	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/E2.5 Represent information so that it makes sense to others (e.g. in lists, tables and diagrams)
(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
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.
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.
PDF	100 Metres Dash! - excellent probability game / investigation that's a lot of fun for all levels. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk Also HD2/L1.2, L2.1; HD1/E1.3, E2.4, E3. 4; N1/E1.4 E2.3 E3.3. 4 pages. 90K.
PDF	Number Investigation based on Bruner's Beans. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College. Recognise and understand multiples, factors and prime numbers. Great investigation that can be differentiated for Entry 1 - Level 2. N1/E1.1 N1/E2.1 N1/E3.5 N1/L1.5 N1/L2.2 HD1/E1.3 HD1/E2.4 HD1/E2.5 HD1/E3.4. 3 pages with teachers notes and links. 30K. (a) (b)
PDF	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)

Data and Statistical Measures - Entry Level 3
General Entry Level 3 Data resources
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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 simple charts
(a) understand that the title, labels, key, etc. provide information
(b) use a scale to extract numerical values
PDF	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
PDF	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.
PDF	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	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
ZIP	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.
ZIP	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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 Make numerical comparisons from bar charts and pictograms
(a) understand that comparisons can be made form the height or length of the 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
PDF	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
PDF	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.
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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 HD1/E3.1 HD1/E3.3 HD1/E3.4
PDF	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
PDF	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
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
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.
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. HD1/E2.1 HD1/E3.1; HD1/E2.5 E3.4.
PDF	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.
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.
PDF	100 Metres Dash! - excellent probability game / investigation that's a lot of fun for all levels. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk Also HD2/L1.2, L2.1; HD1/E1.3, E2.4, E2.5; N1/E1.4 E2.3 E3.3. 4 pages. 90K
PDF	Number Investigation based on Bruner's Beans. Contributed by Di Mellor DMellor@darlington.ac.uk from Darlington College. Recognise and understand multiples, factors and prime numbers. Great investigation that can be differentiated for Entry 1 - Level 2. N1/E1.1 N1/E2.1 N1/E3.5 N1/L1.5 N1/L2.2 HD1/E1.3 HD1/E2.4 HD1/E2.5 HD1/E3.4. 3 pages with teachers notes and links. 30K. (a)
PDF	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)
PDF	3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2

Data and Statistical Measures - Level 1
General Level 1 Handling Data resources
PDF	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.
PDF	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.
tarsia fjsw	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.
PDF	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 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, single-line graph, including use of decimal numbers
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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.
PDF	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
PDF	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)
PDF	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	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	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
ZIP	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.
ZIP	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	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.
PDF	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)
PDF	3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2
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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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)
PDF	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	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.
ZIP	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.
PDF	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.
PDF	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
PDF	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)
PDF	3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2
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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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
PDF	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)
PDF	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.
PDF	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	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.
PDF	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)
PDF	3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2
HD1/L1.4 Find the range for a set of data
(a) understand that the range measures the spread in a set of data