Statistics - Read and interpret line graphs - Worksheet

The provided worksheet is a comprehensive tool for Year 6 students to master the skill of reading and interpreting line graphs, a key aspect of the statistics curriculum. The lesson's objective is to enable students to understand line graphs and utilize this understanding to solve problems. To achieve this, the lesson plan includes differentiated sheets and teaching slides to cater to varying levels of student ability. Essential vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'statistics', 'graph', 'line graph', 'data', 'interpret', 'continuous data', and 'discrete data'. These terms are crucial for students to accurately read and interpret the information presented in graphs, especially when handling continuous data, which is typically represented by line graphs.

In the lesson, children are encouraged to explore and answer questions about daily water consumption over two days, with the complexity of the tasks increasing as they progress. They must identify similarities and differences between graphs and accurately read information, even when intervals are not clearly labelled or when the graph features wider intervals. Key questions posed to students include real-life applications of line graphs, challenges in interpreting specific graphs, and strategies for accurate data reading. The lesson aims to build upon the students' previous year's experience with data interpretation and scales, ensuring they can apply their skills across different subjects, such as Science.