A ready-to-use World Cup 2026 maths activity using team line-ups and player age data.
Includes:
REAL Visual team line-up sheets
REAL Player age data
Mean, median, mode and range questions
Team comparison activities
Football-themed reasoning challenges
Perfect for KS2, lower KS3, statistics lessons and end-of-term maths
Course: OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science.
Unit F181: Science in society
Topic Area 2: Handling scientific data
2.1 Types of scientific data
2.2 Collecting scientific data
2.3 Storage and presentation of scientific data
2.4 Interpreting data
Qualitative and quantitative data
Continuous and discrete data
Data from observations and
measurements
Primary and secondary data
Observation and measurement
from experiments
Surveys
Sampling
Random
Systematic
Estimation
Cohort studies
Meta-studies
Computer modelling
Personal database
National database
International database
Scatter and line graph
Bar chart
Histogram
Pie chart
Kite diagram
Cumulative graph
Box and whisker plots
Draw conclusions
Accept or reject a hypothesis
Inform further scientific
investigation
Mathematical skills include:
Calculate the mean, median, mode, range (e.g. height of group of organisms, number of stomata in a plant).
Determining the intercept and/or gradient using y = mx + c.
Calculating the rate of change from a graph with a linear relationship (e.g. rate of transpiration).
Drawing a tangent to a curve on a graph to calculate the rate of change (e.g. amount of product produced against time, at a fixed concentration of enzyme).
Calculate the standard deviation of a set of data.
Resources include a relevant starter, an explanation of the difference between qualitative, quantitative, discrete and continuous data and a card sort activity.
OCR AAQ Applied Science F181 Science in Society: Topic Area 2 Handling scientific data
For previous FREE sample work see here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13481144
The following FREE bundle contains PowerPoints for the whole topic. All PowerPoints are fully aligned with the specification and OCR’s F181 Scheme of Work. Exam questions are also included (with mark scheme).
PowerPoints:
2.1 Types of scientific data
2.2 Collecting scientific data
2.3.1 How Scientific data can be stored on databases
2.3.2 Scientific data can be represented in different graphical forms
2.4 Interpreting data
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All PowerPoints are designed for a typical 1 hour lesson and include:
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Title slide
Specification points
Starter activity
Main ideas from the specification
Summary table of advantages and disadvantages
Exam questions
Lesson summary and recall
Homework and further resources (with embedded links)
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All ANSWERS to questions and INFO can be found in the “notes” section of the PowerPoint
Posters for data handling working wall display. These posters cover all area of the information handling topic for KS2/2nd level, including line graphs, pictographs, bar charts, pie charts and explaining data handling.
The display is visual, and uses dyslexia-friendly fonts.
A collection of worksheets and activities in a range of styles. Some activities are pair work/ lead to class discussion. Includes a wordseach. Also a handling data Project - which is the fittest form.
a good starter/ revision activity on analysing and processing numbers to work out fractions, decimails, ratio or % from whole numbers. it also covers probability (OR/ AND RULE) and other averages.
I will be suitable for L2/ GCSE students on F/H tiers. I have used it for my revision classes and it was a good resource.
This little PowerPoint introduces two skills from the Information Technology Skills Ladder.
I can use key words to describe and find objects IT-DH1
I can sort objects into different groups IT-DH2
This resource has been designed for students working towards Functional Skills Maths qualifications at Entry Level 1 (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, AQA, Highfield Qualifications, NOCN, Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 36-page workbook on handling information and data.
This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes:
read numerical information from lists
sort and classify objects using a single criterion
read and draw simple charts and diagrams including a tally chart, block
diagram/graph
The 35-page workbook contains 10 information pages, 24 worksheets, 2 progress checks and a certificate of achievement. It is available in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack.
Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself.
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The editable PowerPoint lesson explains how to extract information from lists,
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Entry Level 1 - Handling Data - PowerPoint and Workbook
The bundles below contain workbooks and PowerPoint lessons that cover all of the outcomes pupils are required to achieve at each level.
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Level 1 - Handling Information and Data Bundle
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A geography and data-handling activity based on all 48 World Cup 2026 teams.
Includes:
Continent sorting activity
All 48 qualified teams
Data collection task
Bar chart challenge
Questions based on the completed data
Combines maths, geography and World Cup excitement
Perfect for KS2, lower KS3, statistics lessons and themed project work
Engaging Halloween worksheet on bar charts, requiring students to count items, fill in a table and then construct a bar chart using this information.
This resource includes a PDF file with work sheet and comes with an answer key with completed table and bar chart.
A bright and engaging set of 8 Data Handling Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within First Level Curriculum for Excellence.
This colourful, child-friendly resource helps learners understand how data can be collected, organised, represented and interpreted. Pupils explore tally charts, tables, pictograms and bar graphs before using the information shown to answer questions, compare results and solve simple data-handling problems.
Each poster uses clear explanations, colourful worked examples, simple mathematical vocabulary and practical “Have a Go” opportunities to support confidence and independent learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
What Is Data Handling?
Collecting Data
Tally Charts
Tables
Pictograms
Bar Graphs
Interpreting Data
Data Handling Problem Solving
SKILLS COVERED
Understanding what data and information are
Asking questions to collect data
Carrying out simple surveys
Observing and counting
Recording information clearly
Using tally marks
Grouping tally marks in fives
Finding totals from tally charts
Organising information in tables
Understanding rows and columns
Reading information from tables
Using pictograms to represent data
Understanding pictogram symbols and keys
Finding totals from pictograms
Reading simple bar graphs
Understanding bars and axes
Identifying the most and least
Comparing amounts
Finding differences
Finding totals
Answering questions using data
Drawing simple conclusions
Using evidence from charts and tables
Solving data-handling problems
Explaining mathematical thinking
Developing data literacy and reasoning skills
EACH ANCHOR CHART FEATURES
Bright, primary-friendly design
Clear child-friendly explanations
Colourful charts and tables
Worked examples
Key mathematical vocabulary
Step-by-step strategies
Real-life classroom examples
Helpful reminders and top tips
“Have a Go” practice opportunities
Questions for interpreting data
Problem-solving activities
Consistent visual layout across the pack
Visual support for independent learning
PERFECT FOR
P2–P4
First Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Data and Analysis topics
Maths working walls
Classroom displays
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Independent pupil reference
Data investigations
Survey activities
Revision and consolidation
Supporting visual learners
Early-finisher reference
Additional support and intervention
Developing mathematical reasoning
Building confidence when reading and interpreting data
Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: First Level
Suggested Stage: P2–P4
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Topic: Data Handling
Pages: 8
A practical and colourful classroom resource for helping pupils confidently collect, organise, display and interpret data while developing essential skills in tally charts, tables, pictograms, bar graphs and problem solving.
This document is a revision booklet I put together for my students over the years. It contains worked examples and notes describing how certain problems are solved.
A mixed bundle of resources which can be used as starters/ homeworks and to make the handling data units in years 7/8 a little richer. Includes a suggested handling data project resources and probability worksheets.
This 9 page booklet is designed to help students and parents when with mathematical questions within their class and homework be it in Maths, Science, Geography, etc.. Topics Include:
Tables
Bar Graphs
Line Graphs
Scatter Graphs
Pie Charts
Averages