Statistics questions stems

The 'Y3 STATISTICS: QUESTIONS' pack by KS2Gems is a comprehensive resource designed to aid Year 3 students in developing their data handling skills. The pack includes a variety of question stems that can be utilised to help children write their own questions based on a given set of data. These stems are versatile and can be used not only for creating individual or group exercises but also for crafting questions that can support whole class or small group teaching sessions. The questions range from identifying the survey question to calculating totals and differences, as well as understanding representations in pictograms and scales in bar charts.

An example provided in the pack demonstrates how these question stems can be applied. It involves a survey about Year 3's favourite fancy dress costumes, where students are asked to determine the most and least popular choices among their peers, calculate totals and differences, and interpret symbols and scales. This practical application allows children to engage with real data, enhancing their ability to analyse and present information effectively. The pack's structured approach helps to build a solid foundation in statistics, encouraging students to explore data critically and creatively.