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Plan some data handling activities involving colours.

Planned learning intentions

To use developing mathematical ideas and methods to solve practical problems

To complete a simple programme on the computer

To perform simple functions on ICT apparatus

Resources

Data handling software such as 2count or 2Graph, from the 2simple software range (www.2simple.com)

Activity content

* Explain to the children that you would like to carry out a survey about colour. Discuss with them what to investigate: favourite colours? Hair or eye colour? The colour of shoes or coats? Involve them in the decision-making as they may suggest an even more interesting topic!

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