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Ask and Record: Collecting Data with Simple Surveys

Overview

Students explore how asking questions and recording answers helps gather useful information.

Learning Objective
Students understand how data can be collected systematically using simple surveys.

Resources needed

  • Paper
  • Pencils

Lesson stages

0 / 10 done
  1. 1 Introduce data collection and surveys.
  2. 2 Students think of a simple question (e.g. favourite fruit).
  3. 3 Create a way to record answers.
  4. 4 Ask classmates and collect responses.
  5. 5 Record results clearly.
  6. 6 Discuss patterns in the data.
  7. 7 Students present findings.
  8. 8 Compare different surveys.
  9. 9 Discuss: why is data collection important?
  10. 10 Reflect on accuracy.

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Variations

  • Use yes/no questions.
  • Create multiple questions.
  • Compare results between groups.
More information

Teach: data, collect, survey, record, results. Use frames: 'I asked…'.

Use verbal responses instead of writing.

Can students collect and record data accurately? Can they explain results?

Fully unplugged using oral surveys.

Students may not record data systematically.

Data collection is the first step in analysis and decision-making.

Activity details
Primary Medium 25 minutes no prep Pairs, Small Group Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Data Collection Surveys Data Recording Analysis