Off the scale

This lesson introduces students to the idea of a log scale, a seemingly perplexing way to present data. The lesson begins with an exploration of examples when a linear scale is inappropriate and concludes with a plotting activity using authentic data from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resource details
Year level: Year 10
Purpose: Teaching resource
Strand: Measurement Statistics
Topic: Data representation and interpretation Logarithmic scale Statistical investigations
Audience: Teachers
Format: Webpage
Australian Curriculum code: AC9M10M02 AC9M10ST01
Numeracy progression: Multiplicative strategies (P10) Interpreting and representing data (P8)
Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia
Keywords: logarithmic scales
Other terms: Maths Hub lesson plan