helps to engage the students better than any other form of teaching. The visual representation of data can be used to offer a variety of interpretive activities. The visual cue of graphs allows students to quickly interpret and compare data. It also provokes discussions which engages the students and allows them to develop better reasoning skills whilst deepening their understanding of the topic. Graphs can be used to show relationship between variables, interpret real life situations and predict anticipated outcomes. The knowledge gained remains with the students long after the lesson has passed.

In line with the latest primary school curriculum, students need to become more aware of data and information, and how it is collected, represented and interpreted. Graphs can be a great way to introduce this concept and its implications.

It is important to note however, that the primary school age group are not expected to make complex analytic arguments from data in graphs. They should instead be introduced to simple form of graphs such as bar graphs and picture-graphs to gain an understanding of the concept and how it can be used in everyday life. Furthermore, teachers should focus on the key concepts such as the x and y axis, creating labels and scales, and comparing data.

In conclusion, introducing graphs to primary 6 class lessons and tasks is an effective way to engage students, deepen their understanding of the lesson and to make them more aware of data and information.