A data and probability activity where students collect, organize, and represent information about their preferences through engaging graphing experiences.
Our Favorite Things Graph is an engaging data collection and representation activity that helps students understand how information can be organized and displayed visually. Students collect data about their preferences for colors, fruits, animals, and other topics, then create simple graphs to represent their findings. This hands-on approach develops data literacy, counting skills, and the ability to interpret simple charts and graphs.
ELO 9: Learners will use data analysis to solve problems and make decisions.
ELO 6: Learners will use mathematical language and symbols to communicate mathematical thinking.
Send students home to survey family members and create family preference graphs.
Use tablets or computers to create digital graphs and charts.
Create three-dimensional graphs using blocks, cubes, or other manipulatives.
Create stories based on the data collected and displayed in graphs.
