Students are required to construct a composite bar graph based on Statistics New Zealand Time Use Survey data and are then required to make comparative statements based on gender.
Students display data on a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph to show the times taken to complete two walks. The longer of the two walks is then identified.
Students construct a composite bar graph on areas of female employment in 1956 and 1996. They also answer questions interpreting and comparing the data.
Students construct a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph for heights of students. They then answer a question on range and make a statement comparing the heights of males and females.
Students prepare an instructive speech from a list of topics. The assessment focus is on explaining the logical steps needed to develop a skill or complete a task. ARB scoring guides A, B, and C are suitable for this task.
Students complete a tree diagram to illustrate all the different combinations of height and colour of four candles and evaluate probabilities for some combinations.
Task: Using statements from four people decide and justify whether or not each person supports wind farms. Identify which person has a misconception about wind farms, giving a reason. Assessment focus: identifying different perspectives.