Lesson 1: Collecting & Organizing Data

• How do we collect data?
• How do we organize data?
• What is a frequency table?
• Why is organization important?

Data, collect, organize, frequency, tally, table, survey

CCSS.MATH.6.SP.A.1, CCSS.MATH.6.SP.A.2

Description: Students collect data through surveys or measurements, then organize it using tally marks, frequency tables, and lists. They learn that organized data is easier to analyze. Purpose: To develop skills in data collection and organization as a foundation for analysis. DOK Level: 1-2 (Recall and Application)

• Real-world data: Collect data from the classroom or school
• For struggling learners: Collect simple categorical data (favorite colors, pets)
• For advanced learners: Collect numerical data (heights, test scores)
• Visual organization: Use tally marks and frequency tables

• Observation: Do students collect data systematically?

• Worksheet: Organize given data into a frequency table

• Tally task: Create tally marks and count correctly

• Real-world data collection: Collect class data and organize it

• Survey templates

• Frequency table templates

• Tally mark practice

• Real-world data collection ideas

• Resource: Khan Academy "Collecting Data" (adapted)