Frequency Diagrams: From Tables to Histograms
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Students will classify discrete and continuous data, organise raw data into frequency and grouped frequency tables, and represent data accurately using bar charts and histograms (equal class widths, no frequency density).
Lesson Overview
Students progress from classifying data types and completing frequency tables through to constructing and interpreting bar charts and histograms for both discrete and continuous data, building one skill at a time.
Materials
- Vertical whiteboards or large paper
- Dry-erase markers (at least 2 colours per group)
- Pencil and paper for each student
Scaffolded Task Progression
1. Number of goals scored in a match
2. Time taken to run 100 m
3. Shoe size (UK whole sizes)
4. Mass of a parcel in kg
5. Number of books on a shelf
6. Temperature in °C
Write D or C next to each one and give a one-word reason.
7, 5, 8, 6, 7, 9, 5, 7, 6, 8, 7, 10, 6, 5, 8
Complete this frequency table:
| Score | Tally | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ||
| 6 | ||
| 7 | ||
| 8 | ||
| 9 | ||
| 10 |
What is the modal score?
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