Have students justify their survey content and sampling method. Ask students to draw valid, non-trivial conclusions from their data. Students work should also be assessed on appropriate choice of sampling technique. Collect Ask students to collect data and draw conclusions from that data. Note the extent to which students are able to justify their conclusions.
Question Ask students to examine and comment on surveys provided by the teacher.
Ask students to describe how they might be improved both in terms of data gathering and data analysis. Peer Assessment Have students in small groups create and complete a simple survey. Have them report their results to the class. Ask the class to criticize their presentations. Have students design and conduct research projects requiring them to choose and apply sampling techniques.