Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to collect and analyze data related to skateboarding and use statistical methods to draw conclusions.

Materials and Prep

• Paper or notebook
• Pencil or pen
• Skateboard (optional, if available)
• No prior knowledge required

Activities

1. Activity 1: Skateboard Tricks Survey

   1. Create a survey with questions related to skateboarding tricks, such as "What is your favorite skateboarding trick?" or "How often do you practice skateboarding tricks?"

   2. Interview at least 10 people who are interested in skateboarding.

   3. Record their responses and tally the results.

2. Activity 2: Data Analysis

   1. Organize the survey responses in a table or chart.

   2. Calculate the frequencies and percentages for each response.

   3. Create a bar graph or pie chart to visually represent the data.

3. Activity 3: Skateboard Distance Measurement

   1. Find a suitable location with a flat surface.

   2. Measure the distance covered by a skateboard in one push.

   3. Repeat the measurement at least 5 times and record the results.

   4. Calculate the mean, median, and mode of the distance measurements.

United Kingdom: Year 7 Talking Points

• "In statistics, we collect and analyze data to gain insights and make informed decisions."
• "Surveys are a common way to collect data from a group of people. We can use surveys to understand their preferences, behaviors, or opinions."
• "Frequency refers to how often something occurs. We can calculate the frequency of different responses in a survey."
• "Percentages help us understand the proportion of each response in relation to the total number of participants."
• "Bar graphs and pie charts are visual representations of data. They make it easier to compare different categories or see the distribution of responses."
• "Measuring the distance covered by a skateboard can help us understand its performance. We can use statistical measures like mean, median, and mode to summarize the measurements."