Data Handling KS1/First Level Anchor Chart Bundle

A bright and comprehensive collection of 40 Information Handling Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within First Level Curriculum for Excellence.

This colourful, child-friendly bundle brings together 5 complete maths packs, covering Data Handling, Tally Marks & Tables, Pictograms/Bar Graphs/Carroll & Venn Diagrams, Interpreting Data, and Chance & Uncertainty.

The posters support pupils as they learn to collect, organise, represent, read, compare and interpret information, as well as explore likelihood, make predictions and investigate simple chance events. With clear explanations, colourful examples, key vocabulary and practical problem-solving opportunities, the bundle is ideal for building a complete Information Handling maths working wall.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

DATA HANDLING – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is Data Handling?
Collecting Data
Tally Charts
Tables
Pictograms
Bar Graphs
Interpreting Data
Data Handling Problem Solving

TALLY MARKS & TABLES – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Are Tally Marks?
Counting with Tally Marks
Reading Tally Charts
Making a Tally Chart
What Is a Table?
Reading and Making Tables
Using Tallies and Tables Together
Interpreting Tallies and Tables

PICTOGRAMS, BAR GRAPHS, CARROLL & VENN DIAGRAMS – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is a Pictogram?
Reading and Making Pictograms
What Is a Bar Graph?
Reading Bar Graphs
What Is a Carroll Diagram?
Sorting with Carroll Diagrams
What Is a Venn Diagram?
Sorting with Venn Diagrams

INTERPRETING DATA – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is Interpreting Data?
Reading Tables
Reading Tally Charts
Reading Pictograms
Reading Bar Graphs
Comparing Data
Answering Questions from Data
Interpreting Data Problem Solving

CHANCE & UNCERTAINTY – 8 ANCHOR CHARTS
What Is Chance?
Chance Words
Certain & Impossible
Likely, Unlikely & Even Chance
Chance with Coins, Dice & Spinners
Ordering Events by Chance
Trying a Chance Experiment
Using What We Know: Chance & Uncertainty

SKILLS COVERED
Understanding data and information
Asking questions and carrying out simple surveys
Collecting and recording information
Counting and recording with tally marks
Grouping tallies in fives
Reading and creating tally charts
Organising information into tables
Understanding rows, columns and headings
Reading information from tables
Reading and creating pictograms
Using pictogram keys
Reading simple bar graphs
Understanding titles, labels, axes and scales
Comparing information represented in different ways
Identifying most and least
Finding totals and differences
Answering “how many?”, “how many more?” and “how many fewer?” questions
Sorting information using Carroll diagrams
Using two criteria to classify information
Sorting and comparing information using Venn diagrams
Understanding overlapping groups
Interpreting charts, tables and graphs
Drawing conclusions from data
Using evidence to explain answers
Solving data-handling problems
Understanding chance and uncertainty
Using certain, likely, unlikely and impossible
Understanding even chance
Comparing likelihood
Ordering events by chance
Using simple chance lines
Making predictions
Exploring chance with coins, dice and spinners
Carrying out simple chance experiments
Recording and comparing results
Developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills

EACH ANCHOR CHART FEATURES
Bright, primary-friendly design
Clear child-friendly explanations
Consistent visual style throughout the bundle
Colourful charts, tables and diagrams
Simple worked examples
Key mathematical vocabulary
Step-by-step strategies
Helpful reminders and top tips
Practical classroom examples
Real-life connections
Questions to encourage mathematical discussion
Problem-solving opportunities
Visual support for independent learning

PERFECT FOR
P2–P4
First Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Curriculum for Excellence
Information Handling
Data and Analysis
Ideas of Chance and Uncertainty
Maths working walls
Classroom displays
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Independent pupil reference
Practical maths investigations
Revision and consolidation
Supporting visual learners
Early finishers
Additional support and intervention
Developing mathematical vocabulary
Building reasoning and problem-solving skills

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: First Level
Suggested Stage: P2–P4
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Curriculum Area: Information Handling
Complete Resource Packs: 5
Anchor Charts: 40
Pages: 40

A comprehensive, ready-to-use First Level Information Handling resource that supports pupils from their first experiences of collecting and displaying data through to interpreting information, solving problems and exploring chance and uncertainty. The consistent, colourful design makes the complete bundle perfect for creating an engaging maths working wall while giving pupils accessible visual support throughout their learning.