Examples of what pupils should know and be able to do
Pupils should be able to choose criteria to sort. They should be able to draw a pictogram and a bar chart to represent the data. The chart or diagram should be used to solve a problem, i.e. answer a question about the most or least, who or where.
Given the statement 'With an ordinary dice, you are more likely to throw a one than any other number', pupils determine, collect and represent appropriate data.
Probing questions
Why would you sort them like this?
How does this help?
How could we represent this information?
In your diagram or graph how many squares represent four people?
How can we find out whether this is true?
What information should we collect?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
Use a group of objects (all red) and use the program Handy Graph. (www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/publications/mathematics/12880/)
As you count the objects select the up arrow to add them to the red bar on the graph.
Alternatively, draw a pictogram as you count the objects, placing them in the red classification on the pictogram.
Divide a large piece of paper in two with a fold line down the middle. Identify the features on either side of the line and ask pupils to place the objects on the correct side.