Find out in your class how many children have 3 letters in their names, how many children have 4 letters in their names and how many children have more than 4 letters in their names.
Step 1: Collect data by asking each classmate about the number of letters in their name.
Step 2: Categorise the data into three groups:
- Names with 3 letters
- Names with 4 letters
- Names with more than 4 letters
Step 3: Count and record the number of students in each category.
Answer: The final result shows the count for each category.
Explanation
This activity teaches real-world data collection and categorisation. Students practise counting, sorting data into categories, and presenting findings. It connects mathematics to everyday life through names of classmates.
Solution Steps
Collect data by asking each classmate about the number of letters in their name.
Categorise the data into three groups: names with 3 letters, names with 4 letters, and names with more than 4 letters.
Count and record the number of students in each category.
Present the final result showing the count for each category.