Data collection

Collect information, compare the results, and earn points.
Work on your own or with your team and explain what the data shows.

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Quick Overview

  • This activity is a matching game where students connect pairs of related cards, such as question–answer, term–definition, or image–concept.

 

  • The same cards can be reused for both individual learning and group play, making it a flexible and interactive learning tool.

How to do it

  • Individually, they flip two cards to find pairs by remembering positions.
In groups, they take turns flipping two cards and earn points for matches.

 

  • To keep a pair, they must explain the connection. The game continues until all pairs are found.

Learning Outcome

  • Students improve memory and concentration through repeated attempts while also building a deeper understanding of how concepts are connected.

 

  • The activity supports both independent practice and collaborative learning, and encourages students to think beyond memorization by explaining relationships.

How to play and calculate

1

Choose a Topic

As a class, pick a simple question, for example:
a. Favorite food
b. Favorite subject
c. Favorite color

2

Collect the Data

Go around the classroom and ask each student for their answer. Write all responses on the board.

 

 

3

Organize the Data

Group similar answers together (e.g., how many students chose apple, math, etc.). Count how many students are in each category.

4

Find the Total

Count the total number of students in the class.

5

Calculate Percentages

Use the formula

6

Write the Results

Students calculate the percentage for each category and write them down.

7

Visualize the Data

Students can draw:
a. bar chart
b. pie chart (by hand)

 

8

Discuss the Results

Ask questions like:

a. Which answer was most popular?
b. Were there any surprises?
c. What does the data tell us?

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