Context of the Standard

The collection and use of data about individuals and the world around them is a routine part of life and influences how people live. Data are pieces of information collected about people or things. These data can be recorded in tables and can be used to construct pictographs or bar graphs.  Everyday digital devices can be used to collect and display data over time.  Examples include cell phones, digital toys, and cars. These can contain tools (such as sensors) and computers to collect and display data from their surroundings.

Once data has been collected and organized into a chart or graph, it can be analyzed to determine if a pattern exists.  The pattern can be used to make predictions or answer questions.

Essential Skills

Essential Questions

Essential Vocabulary

Students should demonstrate these skills:

• Represent gathered data in tables (vertically or horizontally).
• Represent data using pictographs or bar graphs.

Students should investigate these concepts:

• What are examples of data that we can collect in the classroom or schoolyard?
• How can we display data collected?
• What are the steps involved in collecting, arranging, and displaying data?

Students should be introduced to these concepts:

• Data
• Prediction