Data and Statistics Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner
Data and Statistics worksheet for Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11). Beginner level maths practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Data and Statistics
Key Stage 2 / Beginner Level
Instructions: This worksheet will guide you through the basics of data and statistics. You will learn how to interpret data, create simple graphs, and solve problems using statistical information.
Understanding Bar Graphs
Study the bar graph below, which shows the number of books read by students in a month. Answer the questions by interpreting the graph.
| Student | Books Read | Anna | 5 | Tom |
| 8 | Lucy | 3 | Jack | 6 |
1. How many books did Tom read?
2. Which student read the most books?
3. How many more books did Jack read than Lucy?
Creating a Pictogram
Use the data below to create a pictogram. Each symbol represents 2 items. Draw the symbols to represent the data.
Items Sold: Apples - 8, Bananas - 6, Oranges - 4
1. Apples:
2. Bananas:
3. Oranges:
Interpreting a Table
Look at the table showing the favourite colours of students in a class. Answer the questions based on the data.
| Colour | Number of Students | Red | 7 |
| Blue | 10 | Green | 5 |
| Yellow | 3 |
1. What is the most popular colour?
2. How many students chose Green?
3. How many more students prefer Blue over Yellow?
Simple Data Collection
Collect data from your classmates about their favourite fruits. Use the table below to record your findings.
| Fruit | Number of Students |
| Apple | |
| Banana | |
| Grapes | |
| Orange | |
| Strawberry |
Line Graph Interpretation
Examine the line graph showing the temperature changes over a week. Answer the following questions based on the graph.
| Day | Temperature (°C) | Monday | 15 | Tuesday | 17 | Wednesday | 16 |
| Thursday | 18 | Friday | 20 | Saturday | 22 | Sunday | 19 |
1. What was the temperature on Thursday?
2. Which day was the warmest?
3. How much did the temperature increase from Monday to Friday?
Data Analysis with Tally Marks
The table below shows the number of pets owned by students. Use tally marks to represent the data.
| Pet Type | Number of Students |
| Dog | 5 |
| Cat | 3 |
| Rabbit | 4 |
| Bird | 2 |
1. Dogs: |||| |
2. Cats: |||
3. Rabbits: ||||
4. Birds: ||
Problem Solving with Data
Solve the following problems using the data provided in the table.
| Snack | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| Chips | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Chocolate | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Cookies | 5 | 7 | 8 |
1. How many chips were sold on Tuesday?
2. What is the total number of chocolates sold over the three days?
3. Which snack was sold the most on Wednesday?
Understanding Pie Charts
Study the pie chart data below showing the favourite sports of students. Answer the questions based on the chart.
Sports: Football - 40%, Basketball - 25%, Swimming - 20%, Tennis - 15%
1. What percentage of students prefer Basketball?
2. Which sport is the least popular?
3. How much more popular is Football compared to Tennis?
Activity 1: 8 ; Tom ; 3
Activity 2: Apples: 🍎🍎🍎🍎 ; Bananas: 🍌🍌🍌 ; Oranges: 🍊🍊
Activity 3: Blue ; 5 ; 7
Activity 4: [No specific answers, student collected data]
Activity 5: 18 ; Saturday ; 5
Activity 6: Dogs: |||| | ; Cats: ||| ; Rabbits: |||| ; Birds: ||
Activity 7: 12 ; 27 ; Chips
Activity 8: 25% ; Tennis ; 25%
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