Using and Communicating Data

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to extract and use mathematical information.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Extract discrete data from lists, tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.
• 1.2
  Extract continuous data from lists, tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.
• 1.3
  Interpret and use continuous and discrete data from lists, tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.

2 — Be able to collect and organise data.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Collect discrete data in tests and from observations.
• 2.2
  Collect continuous data in tests and from observations.
• 2.3
  Identify appropriate methods for collecting discrete and continuous data.
• 2.4
  Organise discrete data.
• 2.5
  Organise continuous data.

3 — Be able to compare data.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Find the mean, median and the mode.
• 3.2
  Use the mean, median and the mode as appropriate to compare data.
• 3.3
  Find the range in sets of data.
• 3.4
  Use the range to describe the spread within sets of data.
• 3.5
  Explain how high or low values can distort a data set.

4 — Be able to present results.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Use whole numbers, decimals and fractions and percentages to present results.
• 4.2
  Represent discrete and continuous data in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs.
• 4.3
  Draw conclusions from tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs.
• 4.4
  Select and use appropriate methods and forms to present and explain outcomes.