Lesson 1: Tabulating Data #
This lesson integrates NESA Stage 4 “Data Science 1” focus area outcomes with “Observing the Universe” focus area outcomes. The key focus of the lesson is for students to tabulate and process data so that they can extract information from the data. The lesson is part of an 8-part Data Science 1 integrated lesson series that The Science Teachers Association of NSW will be releasing for members, in December 2025.
This lesson has been designed for use by high school teachers, whether they teach science or not, including casual teachers. The student worksheets have been written so that students can work with minimal teacher-instruction, although teachers using these worksheets may like to differentiate the student worksheet and accompanying teacher guidelines to make the student activities accessible and inclusive for the diverse range of students in their class.
Differentiation suggestions have been provided in the teacher resource for a range of students, for example gifted and high-potential learners, as well as students who would benefit from additional support to make the learning opportunity more accessible.
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