Year 8, Unit 9 – shape and skew
The lessons and sequences in this 11-lesson program of learning are designed to allow students to explore how to analyse frequency distribution graphs using measures of centre and spread, and shape and skew of a graph.
Content addressed includes focus areas of Data classification and visualisation and Data analysis.
The Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022)External link is to be taught in Years 3 to 10 from 2024.
Detailed implementation information including key features and resources is available on the Mathematics syllabus development page (NESA)External link.
Introduction
Shape and skew – unit of work (DOCX 5.89 MB)
Lesson 1 – broccoli soup
Lesson 2 – goal-free soccer
Lesson 3 – the big sick
Lesson 4 – shooting hoops
Lesson 5 – footy fit
Lesson 6 – picture perfect
Lesson 7 – pass it on graph style
Lesson 8 – wisdom of the crowd
Lesson 9 – the best centre
Lesson 10 – random samples
Lesson 11 – survival of the fittest
Syllabus
Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022)External link © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024.