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Interpret Population Tables

Compare population groups without making unsupported claims. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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Invented population data

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These counts are fictional. Age groups are defined identically in both places.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Find the total population of Place A.

2.What fraction of Place A is age 65 or older?

3.Which place has more people aged 0–14?

4.What percentage of Place B is aged 15–64?

5.Suggest a planning question these groups could help investigate.

6.Can this one table tell why age groups differ?

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Invented population data

Invented practice data or scenario; not a report of a real study.

These counts are fictional. Age groups are defined identically in both places.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Find the total population of Place A.

Answer: 1000

2.What fraction of Place A is age 65 or older?

Answer: 3/10 or 30%

3.Which place has more people aged 0–14?

Answer: Place A

4.What percentage of Place B is aged 15–64?

Answer: 60%

5.Suggest a planning question these groups could help investigate.

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Connects data to a question without assuming exact need.

One possible response: What school or older-adult services might be needed?

6.Can this one table tell why age groups differ?

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Distinguishes description from explanation.

One possible response: No. More data about births, migration and other factors would be needed.

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Review the key words and representations in Interpret Population Tables. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

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Begin with: Find the total population of Place A.
Connect the response to: Which place has more people aged 0–14?
Ask students to apply the idea: Suggest a planning question these groups could help investigate.

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Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

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