Challenge 050 · Ages 10–16
Data Detective
Collect and present data.
Recommended Guided Learning Time: 3 hours
Learners may require additional or fewer hours depending on age, prior experience, pace and the level of development they choose to take their project to.
Primary STEAM area
Mathematics
The Challenge
What will your learner investigate?
Can you collect and present data. and explain the choices that make your solution effective?
Learning outcomes
- Apply mathematical knowledge to solve a practical or investigative challenge.
- Use accurate reasoning, calculation, measurement or data handling.
- Communicate methods and evaluate whether results are reasonable.
Connected learning
Mathematics: statistics and graphs; Computing: spreadsheets/data; English: interpreting evidence; Science/Geography: data collection contexts.
Dream Areas
Prepare for this Challenge
What you'll need
Here's what may be useful for completing this activity. Requirements may vary depending on the learner, activity format and equipment available.
Materials & consumables
- Survey questions
- tally sheets
- sample dataset.
Equipment, tools & software
- Calculator
- graph paper
- spreadsheet
- optional tablet.
Safety & preparation
- Collect anonymous data
- avoid sensitive personal questions.
These preparation notes support planning and do not replace a project-specific risk assessment or appropriate adult supervision.