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DATA COLLECTION

Design surveys, gather data, and present findings in charts and tables.

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HOW TO COLLECT DATA

Data collection means gathering information to answer a question. You can use surveys (asking people), observations (watching and recording), or experiments (testing something). Always plan what question you want to answer before you start collecting!

Survey: What is your favourite subject?
1Ask each person
2Record with tally marks
3Count totals
4Maths=12, Art=8, PE=10, Science=6
= 36

LEADER TIP

Let students design their own survey questions. Ownership of the question drives engagement with the data.

BEFORE THIS LESSON, TRY

📋Tally Charts

PRACTICE WITH THESE GAMES

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