Data display is the translation of statistical data (numbers) into geometric shapes. It is a visual representation of the data. It relies on the digital representation of the phenomenon and helps communicate information to others, and there are many ways to display data, including images, columns, geometric shapes, graphs. It is a fun way for children to explain mathematics in a style of play that children love. It gives a clear calculation and an accurate picture of the answer to the question, and the graphs are easy to understand and capture. Presenting data for children is very important because it develops mathematical skills. The graphic representation facilitates deducing the answer depending on what it sees in front of it (where the numbers are represented by columns of length proportional to the value or phenomenon that they express).
The importance of data displays for children’s math learning and how the language of math can enhance the teaching:
The data display helps with classification, so the child can classify objects and materials to place each class in a chart to display the data.
The data display enhances correspondence 1:1: when the educator shows the child a chart to display the data that contains an image of six plates and gives the children a set of spoons, the child distributes the utensils evenly here, the child acquires this skill quickly and smoothly.
The data display enhances counting skills, and this is done through the child counting the pictures and objects in each column. The data display helps children learn the meaning of mathematical terms and concepts (more, less, longer, shorter, more significant, smaller, similar)
When the child sees the data display, it becomes easier for him to know the meaning of words and use them in a mathematical expression or even in life.
The data display provides the child's experiences make him more integrated into the life and more social because he will interact more with the environment by understanding the mathematical language and the child's explanation during the selection.
The child becomes more confident, independent, and organized in himself, especially when he expresses his opinion and desires through choice. The language develops when the child reads the question or when verbally expressing and discussing. Also, these experiences enhance the child's problem-solving skills, so when the child sees himself facing two options, the one closest to him will be easier to choose. The child's task will be easy and suitable for early childhood.
I offered some questions about data display for pr-school and school-age :
Pre-school
Do you like oranges? The answer, of course, is limited to( yes or no).
The child's task will be easy and suitable for early childhood.
As for the children of the school-age
I can put children in front of more than two options because they are accustomed to this type of question. Children here are used to arranging ideas in their minds to choose the right choice for them.
Another example of What is your favourite course? (music, sport, art).
Through the children's answers, we realize that children have become organized in their desires and can develop themselves flexible in their answers according to what they desire.
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