Asking and Answering Questions about Data
Students formulate and answer questions based on information presented in graphs and tables.
Key Questions
- Analyze a graph to identify the most and least popular categories.
- Formulate three questions that can be answered by looking at a given data display.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a graph in communicating specific information.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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