Numeracy for Work - Entry Level 1: Handling Data

Part of the series Numeracy for Work.

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The Numeracy for Work series provides photocopiable work sheets that help reinforce essential skills to do with numbers and basic mathematics. The work sheets are suitable for students in Years 7–10 and will also support less able students in higher year levels. The photocopiable work sheets are also included as a PDF on the attached CD-ROM, making them ideal resources for use on interactive whiteboards.

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Entry Level 1

The Entry Level 1 series has been specifically developed to provide tasks that are familiar and accessible to less able students, using real-world settings – a factory, a supermarket and a hotel – to put everyday numeracy skills in context. The activities are of a lower level than those in series 1 and 2, and are ideal for students who require a foundation in basic skills before progressing to higher levels.

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Handling Data

Students are introduced to different ways of presenting data, how to compare and extract information from lists, and how to sort objects into groups. Tasks include:

• Choosing different ways of presenting data
• Comparing lists
• Getting information from a diagram
• Making pictograms
• Reading a staff holiday list
• Reading a timetable
• Reading stock lists
• Showing data as tally charts
• Sorting objects into groups
• Writing numerical and alphabetical lists

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Versatile Uses

• Supplementary classroom lessons
• Homework activities
• Reinforcement of learning
• Extension work for advanced students
• Preparation for assessment
• Exam revision

Teaching Benefits

• Creative teaching ideas
• Developing greater student interest and understanding
• A fresh approach to a topic
• A way to target student weaknesses
• Suitable for individual or group work
• A variety of activities for home study