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Maths

Make a Simple Graph

Overview

Children organise information and compare results.

Learning Objective
Children collect and compare simple data.

Resources needed

  • Paper
  • Counters or objects

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Choose a simple question (e.g. favourite fruit).
  2. 2 Each child selects an option.
  3. 3 Place a counter for each choice.
  4. 4 Count the totals.
  5. 5 Ask: 'Which has more? Which has fewer?'
  6. 6 Discuss results.
  7. 7 Repeat with a new question.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Use drawings instead of counters
  • Add more options
  • Compare results over time
More information

Draw or use objects to represent each category so literacy is not a barrier.

Draw the graph on the ground using lines and stones — no paper needed.

Can children read the graph to answer a question? Do they understand that height of the column means more?

Draw columns in soil or on the ground with a stick. Use stones or seeds as counters in each column. No paper, pens, or printed resources needed.

Children often say the tallest column 'wins' or 'is best' rather than reading it as 'most'. Separate the idea of quantity from value — more votes means more people chose it, not that it is the correct answer.

Activity details
Early Years Medium 15–20 minutes 5 minutes prep Whole Class Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Data Handling