Maths: Data Handling: the UK population

Rationale

This data handing activity can combine a variety of aspects of using and applying, number and data handling.

It can be adapted to work on data from your local area and make comparisons with national data. Links to National Statistics are included so different data can be selected.

The activity can be paper based or provide practice for using Excel or other data handling packages.

By working with this data students will develop an understanding of the structure of the UK population and be able to consider issues of identity.

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National Curriculum References

Citizenship

1b) The diversity of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding
2b) Justify orally and in writing a personal opinion about such issues, problems or events.

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Last Updated: April 13, 2007