Structured Maths Approach Statistics DIGITAL

NZC Mathematics and Statistics Aligned (October, 2025 update).

Structured Maths Approach Statistics is the next instalment for the Structured Maths Journey bringing a clear and easy to follow scope and sequence within strand. Covering Year 0-8 learning outcomes from the curriculum, this resource provides you with differentiated learning, resources and teaching materials to support all your students. Lesson and learning builds on each other with a natural progression throughout concepts.

This resource gives you access to learning outcomes for all of Year 0-8 for the strand area Statistics and elements developing knowledge from data, visualisation of data and interpretation of data.  

Lessons for each year group for Statistics

During the first year (Year 1):

Lesson 1: Questions and predictions

Lesson 2: Plan and collect data

Lesson 3: Data statements

Statistical Investigation: What is the most popular fruit (or colour, pet or toy) in our class?

During the second year (Year 2):

Lesson 4: Planning and collecting data

Lesson 5: Data statements

Statistical investigation: What is the most common favourite fruit in our class?

Statistical investigation: What is the most popular playground activity in our class?

During the third year (Year 3):

Lesson 6: Planning and collecting data

Lesson 7: Findings and data

Statistical investigation: What is the most popular emoji in our class?

Statistical investigation: What is the most popular song to sing at school assembly?

During Year 4 (Year 4):

Lesson 8: Variables in data

Lesson 9: Planning and collecting data

Lesson 10: Data visualisation

Lesson 11: Findings and data

Statistical investigation: If students could have one superpower what would it be?

Statistical investigation: How far can students jump from a standing position?

During Year 5 (Year 5):

Lesson 12: Bivariate data

Lesson 13: Planning and collecting data

Lesson 14: Interpret data visualisations

Lesson 15: Findings and data

Statistical investigation: Do I drink enough water throughout the day?

Statistical investigation: Where is the best place to play?

During Year 6 (Year 6):

Lesson 16: Time series

Lesson 17: Planning and collecting data

Lesson 18: Interpret data visualisations

Lesson 19: Trends, findings and data

Statistical investigation: How does my pulse rate change with exercise?

Statistical investigation: How does the mass of a wet sponge change as it dries out?

During Year 7 (Year 7):

Lesson 20: Statistical questions

Lesson 21: Planning, collecting data and data visualisations

Lesson 22: Share and evaluate trends and findings

Statistical investigation: What are student’s favourite after-school activities?

Statistical investigation: What snack should the school tuckshop add next?

During Year 8 (Year 8):

Lesson 23: Planning, collecting data and data visualisations

Lesson 24: Share and evaluate trends and findings

Statistical investigation: Where would we feel right at home in the weather?

Statistical investigation: What is my social media data story?

Included in Structured Maths Approach:

•Structured Maths Approach Statistics digital copy

•Lesson plans for each lesson

•Slide show presentations to support some of the target learning

•Lesson checks – worksheets that can be used as follow ups, check ins or confirmation of the learning

• Lesson planner with drop down learning targets included

For any questions please email info@mrspriestleyict.com.

*This resource is not included in tribe memberships or discount codes.

**This reflects the new new curriculum released October 2025 for New Zealand context.