1. Try the skill
Four answers are apple, pear, pear, apple. Record the count for each category.
AC9M1ST01 • Homework
Collecting categorical data worksheet
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Record each response once
Name: __________________________ Date: ______________
Show your thinking with objects, drawings or words. An adult may read the instructions aloud.
Use the first two questions in class and the last two for homework or independent practice.
2. Try the skill
Six students each choose one colour, but the tallies total seven. What should be checked?
3. Apply and explain
Ask three people to choose one favourite from drawing, reading and building. Record every answer in a list or table.
4. Apply and explain
Why should everyone answer the same survey question?
Check answers and explanations
Answer guide · AC9M1ST01
- Apple 2 and pear 2; four responses altogether.
- Check for a response counted twice or an extra mark. The counts should total six.
- Accept three recorded responses in the stated categories, with one response per person.
- The responses then describe the same thing and can be compared fairly.
If help is needed: A child who likes two games must still give one response if the question asks for a single favourite. Make that rule clear before collecting data.