National Curriculum References

Key stage 2

Using and applying data

1a. Select and use handling data skills when solving problems in other areas of the curriculum.
1c. identify the data necessary to solve a given problem
1g. use the precise mathematical language and vocabulary for handling data.

Processing, representing and interpreting data

2b.interpret tables lists and charts
2c. represent and interpret discrete data using graphs and diagrams, bar charts and line graphs, using ICT where appropriate.
2d.know that mode is a measure of average and that range is a measure of spread, and to use both ideas to describe data sets
2f.draw conclusions from statistics and graphs

Key stage 3 and 4

Using and applying handling data

1ai. specify the problem and plan: formulate questions in terms of the data needed, and consider what inferences can be drawn from the data
1aii. Collect data from a variety of suitable sources, including experiments and surveys, and primary and secondary sources
1aiii. Process and represent the data: turn the raw data into usable information that gives insight into the problem
1aiv. Interpret and discuss the data: answer the initial question by drawing conclusions from the data.
1b. identify what further information is required to pursue a particular line of enquiry
1h. apply mathematical reasoning, explaining and justifying inferences and deductions
1i. Explore connections in mathematics and look for cause and effect when analysing data
1j. recognise the limitations of any assumptions, and the effects that the varying assumptions could have on conclusions drawn from the data analysis

Collecting data

3b. gather data from secondary sources and lists from ICT-based sources

Processing and representing data

4a. draw and produce, using ICT, line graphs, time series and scatter graphs.
4b. calculate mean range and median of small data sets with discrete data

Interpreting and discussing results

5a. relate summarised data to the initial questions
5b. interpret a wide range of graphs and diagrams and draw conclusions
5c. look at data to find patterns and exceptions
5e. evaluate and check results, answer questions, and modify their approach if necessary