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YEAR 5 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

Statistics.

Collect trustworthy data, choose a clear display and explain what its patterns can and cannot tell us.

5 lessons1 practice test

Work through the topic

Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.

01
Data types/validation
Tell category data from number data, and check that records make sense.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
02
Finding and using the mode
Find the most frequent value and explain what the mode tells you.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
03
Suitable displays
Choose a display that matches the question and makes comparisons fair.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
04
Line graphs
Read and draw line graphs that show change through time.
20 min · Worked examples & worksheet
05
Statistical investigations
Plan a fair small investigation and write a conclusion supported by its data.
20 min · Worked examples & worksheet

AFTER THE LESSONS

Topic review

Revisit the key ideas, then choose a practice paper.

1 practice test · Separate worked marking guides