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Mathematics learning objectives

Blue emphasised text signifies Year 9 extension objectives.

The 'example' links below objectives connect to a supplement of examples that illustrate what pupils should know and be able to do within a particular strand by the end of the year.

Year 7Year 8

5 Statistics

5.1 Specifying a problem, planning and collecting data

suggest possible answers, given a question that can be addressed by statistical methods
examples (45.15 KB)
discuss a problem that can be addressed by statistical methods and identify related questions to explore
examples (43.41 KB)
decide which data would be relevant to an enquiry and possible sources
examples (44.96 KB)
decide which data to collect to answer a question, and the degree of accuracy needed; identify possible sources; consider appropriate sample size
examples (47.97 KB)
plan how to collect and organise small sets of data from surveys and experiments:
  • design data collection sheets or questionnaires to use in a simple survey
  • construct frequency tables for gathering discrete data, grouped where appropriate in equal class intervals

examples (190.06 KB)
plan how to collect the data; construct frequency tables with equal class intervals for gathering continuous data and two-way tables for recording discrete data
examples (392.47 KB)
collect small sets of data from surveys and experiments, as planned
examples (32.99 KB)
collect data using a suitable method (e.g. observation, controlled experiment, data logging using ICT)
examples (206.76 KB)
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