Maori population

Maori population

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Projected Māori Population of Regions in 1996 (Base)-2021

 

The graph above compares the Māori population figures for the year 1996 with the projected Māori population figures for the year 2021. 

Write four summary statements about the projected population growth from the graph above.

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Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Copyright: 
Graph Source: Statistics New Zealand
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Statistics, Statistical investigations
Key Competencies: 
Using language, symbols, and texts
Keywords: 
composite graphs, bar graphs, graph interpretation
Description of task: 
Students are required to make summary statements about the projected population growth of Māori from a composite bar graph published by Statistics New Zealand.
Curriculum Links: 
Key competencies
This resource involves exploring and using patterns and relationships in data and communicating their findings. These relate to the Key Competencies: Thinking and Using language, symbols and text.

For more information see http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Key-competencies

Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Statistical investigations, set 6
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 

 

  

Y10 (11/2002)

4 marks
(1 mark for each correct statement made)

Example of summary statements about the projected growth:

  • Largest growth in actual numbers will be in Auckland.
  • All regions will experience growth.
  • Tasman, West Coast, and Southland will experience the least growth in actual numbers.
  • The majority of growth will occur in the North Island.
  • Nelson and Marlborough will about double in size.
  • Accept other statements summarising main features.
  • NOTE: Do not accept statements that do not comment on the projected growth figures, (see diagnostics below).
  • Accept no more than 2 separate statements about individual provinces, e.g., Auckland has ..., Canterbury has ..., Otago has ..., BOP has ..., would achieve only 2 marks.

4 correct -
very difficult

3 correct -
difficult

2 correct -
moderate

1 correct -
easy
Diagnostic and formative information: 
Common error Likely misconception
"North Island has more Māori than the South Island".
"Canterbury will have the most Māori in the South Island".		 Statements that are not making comparisons of projected growth over time.