Module 7 Handling data
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Can I organise a set of objects or information, using properties that they do and do not have in common?

Example review questions

  • Make a list of all the multiples of 5 between 14 and 30. Is there anything else you can say about the numbers in your list?
  • Tell me something about the numbers that are not in your list.
  • Tell me one way we could sort this set of animals, vehicles etc. Can you find a different way of sorting them?
  • Choose from these shapes and make a set that all have something in common. How would you label your set?
    Different shapes
  • Could you choose a different set of shapes that do not have something in common and label it?

Teaching guidance

This teaching guidance document suggests some of the key vocabulary, models, images and practical equipment that children should experience and be able to use. It also includes some teaching tips to provide a few starting points for ways of supporting children with this area of mathematics.

PDF file Can I organise a set of objects or information, using properties that they do and do not have in common? - teaching guidance | 104KB new window

Consolidation and practice

These resources are to support children in guided or independent work.

XLS file Carroll diagram spreadsheet | 99KB new window

PDF file Carroll diagram spreadsheet guide | 53KB new window

XLS file Guess my number/shape spreadsheet | 75KB new window

PDF file Guess my number/shape spreadsheet guide | 434KB new window

SWF file Using ICT Venn | 9KB new window

PDF file Sorting activity | 16KB new window

PDF file Sorting using well known stories | 16KB new window

Opportunities to use and apply

Possible contexts include:

  • Sorting children in the class, e.g. sort everyone in the class using this table.
    A blank table with two columns: those who wear glasses and those who don't wear glasses
    Now find a different way to sort everyone into two groups.
  • Solving puzzles and problems, e.g. the digits in number 23 make a total of 5; how many other two-digit numbers can you find like this? Make a list. Explain how you know you have found them all.

Confirming learning

Ask probing questions such as:

  • Can you think of a way this set of dominoes has been sorted? What label would you give each column in this table? Now sort them in a different way, label your columns and explain your thinking.
    Two columns of dominoes (4 and 8)
  • Look at the diagram below. How many more children go to recorder club than go to computer club? Do more children go to recorder club than go to chess and computer club? How do you know?
    Table showing how many children go to different clubs