Learning with eTwinning - European Commission - Europa

Theme 4: Science and Mathematics4.1 Statistics and YouLevelSubjectAge GroupDurationProposed ICT ToolsURL to full kitBeginnerScience and Mathematics11 and older2- 3 weeksemail, chat, spreadsheets, shared file archives, presentationtoolshttp://www.etwinning.net/kits/statisticsSummaryIn this activity, pupils of each partner school collect data about themselves. Theycollate it in simple statistical surveys, which they then exchange with their partnerschool and evaluate. In this way, math is applied to the everyday lives of the pupils,their surroundings and family background, and enhances a better understanding ofeach other. At the end of this kit, you will find a questionnaire that gives somesuggestions on what to ask.ObjectivesPupils learn: • to identify important information and preparequestionnaires;• to collect the data in an organised analytical way;• to collate the data in spreadsheets with statistical graphs;• to analyse graphs or charts showing statistical or numericdata;• about cultural differences and similarities of their partnerschool in the other country;• to have a better understanding of the other country and theirfellow partners.21