Fancy Feet Activity

This fancy feet activity was created for Year 4 students. This activity comprises two parts addressing mathematics, statistics, science, technology and engineering:

1. undertaking within-class investigations of feet dimensions, shoe sizes, shoes for different activities, shoe popularity, and shoe design including material use; and
2. designing a shoe of students’ choice.

The activity will involve students in

1. Exploring and identifying similarities and differences (variation) in characteristics of their feet and shoes (shoe size, length of foot, favourite type of shoe, materials shoes are made from).
2. The statistical practices of data collection including observing, measuring, posing questions, researching facts, and conducting a survey
3. Posing and refining statistical questions, and developing an appreciation of the characteristics of questions that can be answered statistically.
4. Identifying data required to answer questions posed.
5. Analysing and representing data gathered from a survey.
6. Predicting and comparing outcomes of their statistical investigation
7. Developing a facility with core notions of variation, typical, range, and mode
8. Preparing a statistical report on their investigation and results, including acknowledging uncertainty involved in drawing conclusions from their data analysis
9. Consolidating foundational skills in engaging in the practice of statistics

The following booklets will enable you to carry out the fancy feet activity in your classroom

1. Fancy Feet Activity – Teacher Guide Booklet – Part 1
2. Fancy Feet Activity – Design Workbook Part 1
3. Fancy Feet Activity – Teacher Guide Booklet – Part 2
4. Fancy Feet Activity – Design Workbook Part 2