4 Summary

In studying this unit you have thought about how to enable your students to develop a clear idea about what charts showing data represent. You have considered how to help students to construct bar charts, pie charts and histograms, and you have also thought about the role of the range, mode, median and mean.

A major theme of this unit is that when the students use themselves to represent mathematical data and concepts, they will remember those ideas better because they are physically involved and can ask questions.

You have also seen how reflecting on your teaching is important in becoming better at supporting the learning of your students.

Pause for thought Identify three techniques or strategies you have learned in this unit that you might use in your classroom, in other topics.