Statistics Teacher Instructions

The provided booklet is a comprehensive resource tailored for Year 4 teachers, offering a variety of activities that align with the key Statistics objectives for this year group. Each activity page clearly outlines the objectives it aims to meet, ensuring that teachers can easily identify the most relevant tasks for their lesson plans. Additionally, a concise list of necessary equipment and resources is included for each activity, streamlining the preparation process for educators.

Activities within the booklet are versatile and can be adapted to different parts of the lesson structure, whether it be at the START to review or assess prior knowledge, the MAIN part to reinforce new concepts, or the END to evaluate students' understanding and progress. The booklet employs a simple symbol system to indicate whether an activity is best suited for the whole class, small groups, or pairs, providing teachers with the flexibility to cater to the varying dynamics and learning needs within their classroom. The booklet is intended to complement the existing curriculum and can be particularly beneficial for children in intervention groups through repeated practice. Additional resources, such as squared paper, vocabulary lists, bar charts, question stems, and time graphs, are available on the KS2Gems website to further support the teaching of Statistics in Year 4.