| Printable Numeracy Resources - Data Handling. Updated 05/07/08 |
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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. |
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| General data resources that cover a range of curriculum levels and/or elements and do not neatly fit into a single slot. | |||
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Data and Statistical Measures |
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| 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 | |
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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. | |
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. |
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| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
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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. |
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HD1/E1.1 Extract simple information from lists |
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| (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 | |
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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) | |
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HD1/E1.2 Sort and classify objects using a single criterion |
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| (a) understand the concept of a criterion, e.g. a single feature such as colour, shape, gender | |
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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) | |
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HD1/E1.3 Construct simple representations of diagrams, using knowledge of numbers, measures or shape and space |
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| (a) understand that the purpose of representations is to communicate information | |
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Refer to General Entry 1 Data section for resources that include coverage of this curriculum element |
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| 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. | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
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HD1/E2.1 Extract numerical information from lists, tables, simple diagrams and block graphs |
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| (a) understand that tables are arranged in rows and columns | |
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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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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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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HD1/E2.2 Make numerical comparisons from block graphs |
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| (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 | |
| 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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HD1/E2.3 Sort and classify objects using two criteria |
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| (a) understand the concept of a criterion, e.g. a feature such as colour, shape, gender, height | |
| 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) | |
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HD1/E2.4 Collect simple numerical information |
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| (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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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) | |
| 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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HD1/E2.5 Represent information so that it makes sense to others (e.g. in lists, tables and diagrams) |
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| (a) understand that information can be represented in different ways e.g. a list, a diagram, a table | |
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
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HD1/E3.1 Extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams and simple charts |
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| (a) understand that the title, labels, key, etc. provide information | |
| (b) use a scale to extract numerical values | |
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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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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) | |
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HD1/E3.2 Make numerical comparisons from bar charts and pictograms |
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| (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 | |
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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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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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HD1/E3.3 Make observations and record numerical information using a tally |
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| (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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
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HD1/E3.4 Organise and represent information in different ways so that it makes sense to others |
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| (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 | |
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| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| 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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3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2 |
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HD1/L1.1 Extract and interpret information (e.g. in tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs) |
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(d) know how to obtain information from a pictogram, pie chart, bar chart, single-line graph, including use of decimal numbers |
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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) | |
| 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. | |
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. | |
| 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) | |
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3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2 |
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HD1/L1.2 Collect, organise and represent discrete data (e.g. in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs) |
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(a) know how to choose a sensible scale to fit the data |
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(b) label charts, graphs, diagrams |
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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) | |
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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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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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3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2 |
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HD1/L1.3 Find the arithmetical average (mean) for a set of data |
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(a) know that the mean is one sort of average (the most common) |
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(b) know that the mean is worked out by adding up the items and dividing by the number of items |
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(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 |
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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) | |
| 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. | |
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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| 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. | |
| 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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3 class investigations for E3, L1, L2. 4 pages. 150K. HD1/E3.4 L1.1 1.2 1.3 L2.2 |
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HD1/L1.4 Find the range for a set of data |
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(a) understand that the range measures the spread in a set of data |
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