Activity Choice

Activity Choice Worksheet

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on visitors at a park who voted for their favorite recreational activities, with data divided by gender—men and women. Students are instructed to create a double bar graph using the provided data, which includes the number of votes for activities like picnicking, bird watching, kayaking, jogging, and playing frisbee. After constructing the graph, students will answer questions that require them to analyze the data, such as determining which activity was most popular among men, the total number of visitors who voted for jogging, and which activity had the most significant difference in votes between men and women. This task combines the creation of a double bar graph with data analysis, helping students to visually compare preferences.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to accurately construct and interpret double bar graphs, focusing on the comparison of two related data sets. By plotting the number of votes from men and women side by side, students can easily identify patterns and differences in activity preferences between the two groups. The questions following the graph construction encourage students to engage in critical thinking and analysis by interpreting the data to answer specific queries. Additionally, this exercise reinforces basic math skills such as counting and comparing numbers, all while exploring a topic that is relatable and engaging for students—recreational activities.