Observing and Collecting Data

Learning Objectives Identify what data is in a simple context. Observe objects and name their features, like color or shape. Collect data by counting a small group of items. Sort objects into groups based on one feature. Record simple data using drawings or tally marks. Follow a simple, two-step plan to gather information. Have you ever played I-Spy? 👀 Let's be data detectives and find clues! We will learn how to look closely at things. We will gather clues, called data. This helps us answer questions! 🤔 Real-World Applications Counting your toys to see how many you have 🧸 Picking your favorite snack by seeing what friends like 🍎 Sorting your crayons by color 🖍️ Choosing what game to play based on votes 🗳️

TermDefinitionExample DataData is a fancy word for information. It's like a clue! 🧐The color of your shirt is data. 'Blue' is the data. ObserveTo observe means to look very carefully. Use your detective eyes! 👀You observe that a ladybug is red with black spots. CollectTo collect means to gather information. Put all your clues together. 🧺You collect data by asking three friends their favorite animal. CountTo count is to find out how many. One, two, three! 🔢You count five ducks in a pond. The data is '5'. SortTo sort means to put things into groups. Things that are alike go together. 🔵🔴You sort your blocks into a pile of red blocks and a pile of blue blocks. Tally MarkA tally mark is a fast way to count. It's just a little line. |If you see four dogs, you...

Look, Then Record Step 1: Observe. Step 2: Record. Always use your eyes first to find a clue. Then, draw or write it down so you don't forget. One at a Time Touch each item as you count it. Say the number out loud. This rule helps you count correctly. You won't miss any or count one twice! Know Your Mission Decide what you are looking for BEFORE you start. Are you looking for colors? Shapes? Or how many? Your mission is your plan.