Walking Dead Zombie Data Investigation | KS3 Maths Averages, Charts & Problem-Solving Booklet | Enga

Bring data handling to life with this highly engaging Walking Dead Zombie Data Investigation booklet — perfect for KS3 Maths, upper KS2, and Functional Skills Level 1–2. Learners work through a full mini-project using zombie kill statistics to practise pictograms, averages, bar charts, comparisons, and problem-solving. The investigation includes tasks such as interpreting a pictogram of character kill counts (page 2), converting symbols into numerical totals, calculating mean/median/mode/range, drawing bar charts, and answering extension reasoning questions (e.g., comparison statements and “half-zombie” values)

This is an ideal lesson for data handling, end-of-term projects, maths enrichment, and reluctant learners — especially those who enjoy themes, pop-culture hooks, or creative contexts.

What’s Included:

◆ Full multi-page investigation booklet
◆ Zombie pictogram data set featuring Walking Dead characters
◆ Tasks on mean, median, mode and range
◆ Bar chart construction pages with axes provided
◆ Extension questions that deepen reasoning and comparison
◆ Includes “half-zombie” values to challenge stronger learners

Why Teachers Love It:

✔ Students are instantly hooked by the theme
✔ Covers multiple strands of the data-handling curriculum in one resource
✔ Suitable for classwork, homework, projects and revision
✔ Zero prep — print and teach
✔ Great for mixed abilities and differentiation

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