Answer to Question #240195 in English for Lizzy

Question

Plan an interactive lesson on the data handling process.

Answer 1

Six stages of data processing

1. Data collection. Collecting data is the first step in data processing.
2. Data preparation. Once the data is collected, it then enters the data preparation stage.
3. Data input.
4. Processing.
5. Data output/interpretation.
6. Data storage.

The words "statistics" and "data handling" might sound dry but it's an area of maths with an exciting range of skills at its core including investigating, gathering, presenting, and examining information.

Not only is it a practical topic that can be used across the curriculum, unlike other areas of maths, it also has great potential to brighten up your classroom displays.

This week we have a spread of resources about tally tables, bar graphs, pie charts, pictograms to help you teach primary and secondary students, with a range of abailities.