Scatter Graphs
Your child can plot two sets of data on a scatter graph and describe the pattern. They draw a line of best fit to predict a value.
In curriculum terms
Plot bivariate data on a scatter graph with correctly labelled axes and appropriate scales; describe the correlation (positive, negative, none) and draw an estimated line of best fit where appropriate
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How to tell they’ve got it
Tick these off as you see them — no test required.
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Try this together
If your child has data comparing hours of sleep and test scores for 10 students, can they plot the points on a scatter graph, draw a line of best fit, and use it to predict a score for someone who slept 7 hours?
Where this sits on the map
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Curriculum alignment
Where this fits in the official school curriculum — our best automated guess, not yet checked by a person.
This skill sits beyond Year 6 in the Australian Curriculum, so no F–6 code is matched. It also sits beyond the NSW K–6 syllabuses. It also sits beyond Level 6 in the Victorian Curriculum.