Individuals learn how to conduct surveys and collect data for the class on age, pets, and number of people at home. Scholars compare their household size to the information in the census. Pupils then develop additional questions to ask the class and family members.

Concepts

surveys, data analysis, data collection, comparisons

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Brainstorm different ways to collect data

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes students know how to read and write numbers
• Individuals should be comfortable comparing numbers

Pros

• Provides graphics to help comparisons
• Includes a link to state data displays made for schools

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP2 MP6 K.MD.A.2 1.MD.C.4