Data · JHS3 Mathematics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.4.1.1.1 - Select and justify a method to collect data (quantitative and qualitative) to answer a given question.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Distinguish between quantitative data (numerical) and qualitative data (categorical) by sorting given examples into the correct type.
Select an appropriate data collection method (questionnaire, interview, observation, or experiment) for a given research question.
Identify from whom or where data should be collected for a given study.
Justify choices of data source and collection method using clear reasons such as cost, time, accuracy, and the nature of the data needed.
Pose a simple research question of their own and plan how they would collect data to answer it.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Handling Data (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Data (4.1)
Content standard: B9.4.1.1 - Select, justify, and use appropriate methods of collecting data (grouped/ungrouped), use the data to construct and interpret frequency tables and histogram and use it to determine the mode and to solve and/or pose problems.
Indicator: B9.4.1.1.1 - Select and justify a method to collect data (quantitative and qualitative) to answer a given question.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 211
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

E. g. 1 Discuss and decide
(i) from where/whom to collect data for the studies presented below;
(ii) which data collection methods to use; and
(iii) justify the choices for (i) and (ii) above
Areas of study are described as follows:
a. Musa has started a book club for Ayisha and her friends. He wants Ayisha to find out books that are most popular among her friends.
b. Find the most common mode of travel by learners in Oyoko Junior and Senior High Schools.