Census Survey Fun

Today our Year 7 and 8 students took part in a nationwide survey through Census in Schools NZ. The survey is part of an international project where some questions are in common with other countries so as to provide comparisons between countries, while others reflect the interest of Kiwi kids. Other countries involved in the survey are Australia, Japan, South Africa, UK, Ireland, USA, Korea and Canada. The survey is completely anonymous.

Once the 'census' or survey is complete the international and national data will be supplied to us and will contribute to our statistics programme in maths. There is a wealth of information and data collected these days so it is important that students are statistically literate. Even filling in the survey provided lots of learning opportunities - questions involved adding up mls, working out how to write height in cm's only, and words such as circumference and arm span.

Kaleb seeing how long he could stand on one leg 

Using string to help measure circumference 

Measuring arm span

Working out the best way to measure arm span

More arm span measuring 

Engaged and learning 

Using technology to record results

Everyone fully involved in their learning