Unit - Maths - Grade 7 - Data, Chance and Measurement

Curriculum - Content Descriptors

Number and Algebra
Linear and non-linear relationships

Real numbers

Investigate, interpret and analyse

graphs from authentic data
(ACMNA180)
Given coordinates, plot points on
the Cartesian plane, and find
coordinates for a given point
(ACMNA178)
Connect fractions, decimals and
percentages and carry out simple
conversions (ACMNA157)
Statistics and Probability

Data representation and interpretation

Chance

Construct and compare a range of

data displays including stem-andleaf plots and dot plots
(ACMSP170)
Identify and investigate issues
involving numerical data collected
from primary and secondary
sources (ACMSP169)
Construct sample spaces for
single-step experiments with
equally likely outcomes
(ACMSP167)
Assign probabilities to the
outcomes of events and determine
probabilities for events
(ACMSP168)
Measurement and Geometry

Using units of measurement

Establish the formulas for areas of

rectangles, triangles and
parallelograms and use these in
problem solving (ACMMG159)
Calculate volumes of rectangular
prisms (ACMMG160)

Key Sequence

Curriculum

Resources

Lesson 1 Investigating and

interpreting graphs.

Investigate, interpret and analyse graphs from authentic data (ACMNA180)

-Glasses
-Cups

Lesson 2 - Interpreting
and constructing
graphs.

Investigate, interpret and analyse graphs from authentic data (ACMNA180)

Lesson 3 - Comparing
and interpreting data
displays.

Lesson 4 - Identifying
and investigating
issues involving data.

Lesson 5 Investigating
secondary source
data.
Lesson 6 - Conducting
an experiment to
investigate an issue.

Construct and compare a range of data displays including stem-and-leaf plots and dot plots
(ACMSP170)

Identify and investigate issues involving numerical data collected from primary and secondary
sources (ACMSP169)

-Assortment of graphs.
-Cartesian plane
worksheets.
-Youtube video of graphing
in real life.
-Graph paper
-Newspapers

-Laptops
-Magazines
-What do you know about
your classmates worksheet.

Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes (ACMSP167)

Lesson 7 Constructing sample

spaces and assigning
possibilities.
Lesson 8 Investigating
theoretical and
experimental
possibilities 1

Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes (ACMSP167)

Assign probabilities to the outcomes of events and determine probabilities for events (ACMSP168)

Connect fractions, decimals and percentages and carry out simple conversions (ACMNA157)
Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes (ACMSP167)

Assign probabilities to the outcomes of events and determine probabilities for events (ACMSP168)

Given coordinates, plot points on the Cartesian plane, and find coordinates for a given point
(ACMNA178)
Construct and compare a range of data displays including stem-and-leaf plots and dot plots
(ACMSP170)

Identify and investigate issues involving numerical data collected from primary and secondary
sources (ACMSP169)

Assessment
Formative Observation of class
discussion.
Formative - Cartesian
Plane worksheet.
Formative - graph
paper - graph dot, stem
and leaf plots.
Formative - Book work graphs of secondary
sources.
Formative - graph
information about
class.
Formative - Data results
from experiments.

Worksheet - Salty Water.

Crushed ice, Tap water,
Table salt, Teaspoon,
Stirring rod, Thermometer,
Containers such as
Styrofoam cups, Stop
watch, Grid paper.
-Probability quiz.
-Dice
-Coins

-Learning object - spinners.

N/A

Formative - Probability
quiz.

Lesson 9 Investigating
theoretical and
experimental
possibilities 2
Lesson 10 - Extend,
Refine and Review.

Connect fractions, decimals and percentages and carry out simple conversions (ACMNA157)
Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes (ACMSP167)

Assign probabilities to the outcomes of events and determine probabilities for events (ACMSP168)

Investigate, interpret and analyse graphs from authentic data (ACMNA180)

Given coordinates, plot points on the Cartesian plane, and find coordinates for a given point
(ACMNA178)

Connect fractions, decimals and percentages and carry out simple conversions (ACMNA157)
Construct and compare a range of data displays including stem-and-leaf plots and dot plots
(ACMSP170)

Identify and investigate issues involving numerical data collected from primary and secondary
sources (ACMSP169)
Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes (ACMSP167)

Lesson 11 - Assessing
Learning.

Assign probabilities to the outcomes of events and determine probabilities for events (ACMSP168)
Investigate, interpret and analyse graphs from authentic data (ACMNA180)

Given coordinates, plot points on the Cartesian plane, and find coordinates for a given point
(ACMNA178)

Connect fractions, decimals and percentages and carry out simple conversions (ACMNA157)
Construct and compare a range of data displays including stem-and-leaf plots and dot plots
(ACMSP170)

Identify and investigate issues involving numerical data collected from primary and secondary
sources (ACMSP169)
Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes (ACMSP167)

-Dice
-Coins
-Various types of dice.

Formative - Bookwork probability in board

games.

-Revision sheet

Formative - Revision
sheets.

-Test

Summative Assessment
- Test.

-Work sheet of

area/volume.
-Rectangles, triangles and
parallelograms in the
room.
-QR codes
- Tissue boxes

-MAB blocks
-Images of real life prisms.

Formative - Book work.

Lesson 12 - Calculating
composite areas and
volume

Assign probabilities to the outcomes of events and determine probabilities for events (ACMSP168)
Establish the formulas for areas of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms and use these in problem
solving (ACMMG159)

Lesson 13 - Calculating
volume of rectangular
prisms

Calculate volumes of rectangular prisms (ACMMG160)

-Formative - responses
in book work.