Chance and Data Maths Investigation - Roll Me a Six!

Numeracy Chance Graphs and Data Mathematics Investigations

Disclaimer: This Starter Sheet should be regarded as a guide only. Teachers should make adjustments in accordance with the individual learning
needs of their students.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOURCE IS:

PREP DURATION
to test a statement about chance by conducting a
5 min 60 min comprehensive experiment and displaying and interpreting the
results.
Equipment
STUDENTS WILL KNOW THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL WHEN THEY:
dice
predict what will happen during the investigation
conduct the activity and comprehensively record the results in table
Preparing
format
Read the Teacher Notes included in the
show the frequency of the results as a fraction, a decimal and a
resource.
percentage
Gather the required number of dice.
construct a side-by-side column graph to display the results.
Print and collate copies of the worksheets for
each student.
PRIOR LEARNING

CURRICULUM CODES Students should be familiar with:

Australian Curriculum conducting a fair test

ACMSP118 Pose questions and collect collecting and displaying data using tables and graphs
categorical or numerical data by
comparing and interpreting data sets.
observation or survey.

ACMSP144 Describe probabilities using

fractions, decimals and
percentages. Investigations open students' minds to the possibility of multiple
ACMSP147 Interpret and compare a range of approaches and multiple solutions.
data displays, including side-by-
side column graphs for two Enhance the excitement of this activity by setting the scene and
categorical variables. informing the students of the scenario.
Model whispering, "Roll me a six," to the dice. Have some fun testing
ACMSP119 Construct displays, including
whether whispering to the dice helps to get a six!
column graphs, dot plots and
tables, appropriate for data type,
with and without the use of digital
technologies. DIFFERENTIATION

ACMSP145 Conduct chance experiments Supporting Students

with both small and large
numbers of trials using
appropriate digital technologies.
ACMSP120 Describe and interpret different
data sets in context.
ACMSP146 Compare observed frequencies
across experiments with expected
Extending Students
frequencies.
NSW Curriculum
Support less-confident students in their learning by allowing them to
conduct the chance experiment in a small groups with the support of a
teacher or a teacher-aide.
Simplify the task by reducing the number of rolls to ten. This will make
expressing frequencies as fractions, decimals and percentages easier for
students.
Challenge more-capable students to test additional chance statements,
e.g. If you shake the dice three times before rolling, you have a better
chance of rolling a three.
Encourage students to use digital technologies to construct their tables
and graphs.

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MA3-18SP Data - uses appropriate methods MONITORING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING
to collect data and constructs, Check-in with students after they have made their predictions to
interprets and evaluates data ascertain their understanding of the task.
displays, including dot plots, line
Monitor the procedure to ensure all students are taking an active role.
graphs and two-way tables.
Hold a class discussion after the students have completed their
MA3-19SP Chance - conducts chance
conclusions and compare findings.
experiments and assigns
probabilities as values between 0
SUSTAINABILITY
and 1 to describe their outcomes.
Display the scenario and procedure on an interactive whiteboard.
Victorian Curriculum
Print the worksheets back-to-back (double-sided).
VCMSP232 Describe probabilities using
fractions, decimals and 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
percentages.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
VCMSP233 Conduct chance experiments Use logical and systematic thought processes to make predictions
with both small and large regarding the outcome of a chance experiment.
numbers of trials using
appropriate digital technologies. ICT

VCMSP205 Pose questions and collect

categorical or numerical data by
observation or survey.
VCMSP234 Compare observed frequencies
across experiments with expected
frequencies.
VCMSP206 Construct displays, including
column graphs, dot plots and
tables, appropriate for data type,
with and without the use of
digital technologies.
Incorporate digital technologies to record and display the results.
HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS
Analysing
Interpret, explain and generalise information to explain the
outcomes of the chance experiment.
Evaluating
Make and defend judgements regarding whether the outcome of
rolling a die is altered by whispering to it.

VCMSP235 Construct, interpret and compare

a range of data displays, including
side-by-side column graphs for
two categorical variables.

VCMSP207 Describe and interpret different

data sets in context.

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