Data Management and Probability, Grade 1

The lessons in this module focus on collecting, organizing, describing, displaying, and interpreting data using concrete materials. Students are introduced to the concept of probability--by describing the occurrence of events using terms such as never, sometimes, and always.

Also included:

• materials lists
• activity descriptions
• questioning techniques
• problem-solving examples
• activity centre and extension ideas
• assessment suggestions
• activity sheets and visuals

All modules include a list of children's books and websites related to the mathematics topics introduced, a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Mathematics program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that students use and develop during mathematics inquiry), and a classroom assessment plan and record-keeping templates.