lesson Plan 2 (Math-Data Analysis)

Subject

·         Math

Grade

·         G-3/5

Description

·         Data Analysis:

Students will collect and explore data through counting, measuring, and conducting surveys. Organize data using pictures, tallies, tables, and graphs. Present data using a variety of appropriate representations and explain the meaning of the data.

Objectives

·         The students will learn to gather data on a topic, graph it in various forms, interpret the information, and write a summary of the data.

Keywords

·         Graphs,  tally, table, data

Material needed

·         Power point presentation (Microsoft)

·         Microsoft Excel

·         Printers

Lesson Plan

The children learn how to brainstorm topics to be surveyed, formulate questions, collect data, and create bar, line, pie, and picture graphs. Then the students summarize the results by creating graphs and tables with the use of the computer program. Students determine which graph formats best depict their outcomes.

The students, independently or in small groups, perform the following activities with minimum assistance after the teacher has modeled them:

1. List ten items for the brainstorms;
2. Identify the targeted groups to be surveyed;
3. Formulate questions to be asked;
4. Convert the gathered information into data charts;
5. Create bar, line, picture, and pie graphs.

• Once the assignment has been completed, the child (or group) show their work to the teacher for consultation. At this time the child (or group) shows the teacher the ten items on the brainstormed list, choice of group targeted to be surveyed, formulated question, data chart, and graphs.
• The teacher assesses whether the student has an understanding of the topic. The teacher may help the child reflect on the lesson as well as explain the core ideas.
• If the results fulfill the student’s potential, the teacher and student evaluate the data, graphs, and summary. They discuss the best ways to present or interpret information on an appropriate graph.

Closure:

·         The students demonstrate their understanding by completing their graphs and interpretations with the use of the computer. Then they present their information to the class in power point presentations.

(Ref: Nina Hardiewich, East Detroit Public Schools)