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Bradman by the numbers (years 8 and 9)

This mathematics unit requires students to analyse the cricketing statistics of a sporting great, Sir Donald Bradman.

Structure and features

Students will learn how mathematics plays a vital role in analysing and interpreting statistics, which help to measure the greatness of a sporting hero.

They will be assigned tasks that require them to interpret and graph data.

Student worksheet: Excel spreadsheet.

 

Teacher notes

In this unit, students will:

  • calculate mean, median and mode
  • learn what are mean, median and mode
  • learn what are frequency histograms and polygons and how do they differ from column and line graphs
  • learn how can we use graphs to compare data
  • undertake student research
  • undertake group work where possible.