Welcome to the Data Analysis and Propability Children’s Literature page. Below are lists of books that can be used to help you further understand the use of Data Analysis and Propability. Along with each book is an example of an activity that can be done to go along with the topic.  

 

 

Childrens Literature

 

 

                       

1.      Gray Rabbit’s Odd One Out

a.       Author: Baker, Alan.

b.      Description: In this book there is a specific type of animal displayed on each page. In the picture on each page, there is an item that does not belong, or rather does not match the other images in the picture. This book is used to provide children with the opportunity to practice process of elimination and item analysis. Students can be encouraged to continue this practice by having another person, teacher or parent, group a specific amount of items and having the child choose which item does not belong in the group.

 

 

2.      In the garden: Who’s been here?

a.       Author: George, Barret Lindsay.

b.      Description: In this story, two children go to their family garden, to pick vegetables for their mother. As they begin picking plants, they notice signs that an animal might be present in the garden. The reader can join in the hunt with the two children, to figure out what animal is within their garden. The goal of this book is for children to use their data analysis skills to solve the puzzle of what animal is found in this garden. Another way to have children practice their data analysis skills is for another person to describe the properties of an item in a room, and having the child determine what item is being described.

 

 

3.      Do Like The Duck Does.

a.       Author: Hindley, Judy & Bates, Ivan. 

b.      Description: In this story, a fox disguises himself as a duck, in order to get close to family of ducks and ducklings. The mother duck, wise to the scheme of the fox, described characteristics of a duck, and compares them to that of a fox. The fox is discovered to be a fraud! This book encourages students to classify the features of animals, and put those features into categories. Students can continue this practice by discussing the characteristics of a varies animal species.

 

 

4.      What do you do with a tail like this?

a.       Author: Jenkins, Steve & Page, Robin.

b.      Description: In this book, animal parts are displayed on each page spread. The text as the reader what this animal part is used for, and what the characteristics of said body part. The data in this book is presented in parts, for the student to read and predict the use of certain body parts. Summarizes are given after predictions are made. After reading this book, students can examine their own body parts, and discuss with their friends what they are used for.

 

 

5.      Shoes, Shoes, Shoes.

a.       Author: Morris, Ann.

b.      Description: The shoes in this book are organized into categories. These categories include working shores, dancing shoes, shoes for ice or snow, and shoes that can be worn anytime. The goal of this book is to inform children that objects can be placed in different categories depending on its specific characteristics. Students can practice organizing items into categories in the home or at school, after reading the contents of this book.