Data Collection, Organization… · B6 Mathematics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.4.1.2.1 - Select a method for collecting data to answer a given question and justify the choice

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five different methods of collecting data (questionnaire, interview, observation, experiment, database, electronic media/internet) and describe when each is useful.
Match a given question or situation to the most appropriate data collection method and explain why that method is best.
Justify their choice of data collection method using at least one clear reason related to cost, time, accuracy, or the nature of the data needed.
Work in small groups to discuss and recommend a data collection method for a real-life decision, presenting their justification to the class.
Evaluate the choice of data collection method made by another group and suggest improvements or alternatives.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Data (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Data Collection, Organization, Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis (4.1)
Content standard: B6.4.1.2 - Select, justify, and use appropriate methods of collecting data, including questionnaires, interview, observation, experiments, databases, electronic media, etc.
Indicator: B6.4.1.2.1 - Select a method for collecting data to answer a given question and justify the choice
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Mathematics Curriculum for Primary Schools (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 154
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E.g. 1. Lead learners (in small groups) to discuss and write down how they would make decisions in the following situations, what facts they would take into account and how they would collect these 'facts'. (a) The type of drinks to buy for a class party (b) The make of sport shoes to buy for all P6 students (c) The make of school bag to buy for all P6 students (d) The number of desks in each classroom (e) How much money P6 students spend on bus fare to school every month? (f) To buy drinks for people in the immediate family of all P6 students at a party. (g) Buy a mobile phone from an online shop
E.g. 2. Lead a discussion on the methods of data collection below and ask them to identify which method they will use to gather the facts for each situation (i.e. in E.g. 1. above)
- questionnaires
- interview
- observation
- experiments
- databases
- electronic media or internet