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Data could be collected in one lesson and analysed in a further lesson.  This gives the teacher time to set up the range fields on the spreadsheet based on the data collected.
Data could be collected in one lesson and analysed in a further lesson.  This gives the teacher time to set up the range fields on the spreadsheet based on the data collected.
JB 26/06/12
Extension/enrichment activities:  Hand span measurement could be used to measure arm length (see PD PDF below)/hand could be drawn around on square paper and area worked out and compared with HS to look for patterns/data could be analysed by sex, age, to look for patterns also pattern spotting between variables.
The Witch's Hat is a fun drama lesson plan to introduce measuring in cm. (av. rating 4.7/5 out of 12 ratings on TES)
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/MATHS-DRAMA-LESSON-THE-WITCH-S-HAT-6013315/review/1/
photo and info for measuring HS: 
http://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/hand-span.htm
great PD PDF explaining in detail a lesson on using hand spans to measure arm length:
http://www.mathsolutions.com/documents/0-941355-42-X_L2pdf