Chapter 17.1 (Mathematics 5)

Collection and Representation of Data Using Tables

Collection of data

Group Activity 1

In groups of ten:

  1. Each member writes his or her favourite fruit on a piece of paper.
  2. Collect the pieces of paper on which the favourite fruits are written.
  3. Group the papers according to the favourite fruits.
  4. Discuss the results and share with any two groups.

Exercise A

A1

In groups, collect information on any two of the following for the whole class:

  1. Favourite colour.
  2. Age of learners.
  3. Height of learners.
  4. Favourite games.
  5. Discuss the results and share with other groups.

Representation of data using tables

Group Activity 2

In groups of ten:

  1. Write your favourite colour on a piece of paper.
  2. Collect the papers on which the favourite colours are written.
  3. Group the papers according to colours.
  4. Count the number of papers for each colour.

Colour

Tally marks

No of pupils

Black

Blue

Brown

Gray

Green

Orange

Colour

Tally marks

No of pupils

Pink

Purple

Red

White

Yellow

Exercise B

Age in years

Tally marks

Number of pupils

9

10

11

The grade

Tally marks

Number of pupils

A

B

C

D

Height in cm

Tally marks

Number of pupils

under 

over