Information Studies: Appendix B

Appendix B. Planning for Interdisciplinary Learning
Sample Connections for Mathematics and Information Studies
The Ontario Curriculum:
Mathematics Gr. 1-8
Specific Expectation (unless otherwise stated) Information Studies:
Kindergarten - Gr. 12
Specific Expectation (unless otherwise stated)

1
organize materials on concrete graphs and pictographs using one-to-one correspondence.
Data Management and Probability: Concluding and Reporting
organize information on concrete graphs and pictographs.
Inquiry and Research: Organizing

2
construct and label simple graphs, bar graphs, and pictographs using one-to-one correspondence.
Data Management and Probability: Concluding and Reporting
construct and label simple graphs.
Inquiry and Research: Organizing

3
organize data in Venn diagrams and charts using several criteria.
Data Management and Probability: Concluding and Reporting
organize information in diagrams and charts using several criteria.
Inquiry and Research: Organizing

4
use conventional symbols, titles and labels when displaying data.
Data Management and Probability: Analysing Data
use conventional symbols, titles and labels when displaying information.
Inquiry and Research: Organizing

5
analyse how data was collected and discuss the reasonableness of the results.
Data Management and Probability: Analysing Data
analyse how information was collected and discuss the reasonableness of the results,
Information Technologies: Concepts/ Reasoning

6
show an understanding of probability in making relevant decisions (e.g., the probability of tossing a head with a coin is not dependent on the previous toss).
Data Management and Probability: Probability
demonstrate an understanding of probability in making relevant decisions and appropriate conclusions.
Inquiry and Research: Concepts/ Reasoning

7
explore with technology to find the best presentation of data.
Data Management and Probability: Probability
present electronic slide show and video of research.
Information Technologies: Communicating

8
read and report information about data presented on line graphs, comparative bar graphs, pictographs, and circle graphs, and use the information to solve problems.
Data Management and Probability: Probability
use information skills and reading experiences to resolve issues at school.
Information and Society; Applying

	The Ontario Curriculum: Mathematics Gr. 1-8 Specific Expectation (unless otherwise stated)	Information Studies: Kindergarten - Gr. 12 Specific Expectation (unless otherwise stated)
1	organize materials on concrete graphs and pictographs using one-to-one correspondence. Data Management and Probability: Concluding and Reporting	organize information on concrete graphs and pictographs. Inquiry and Research: Organizing
2	construct and label simple graphs, bar graphs, and pictographs using one-to-one correspondence. Data Management and Probability: Concluding and Reporting	construct and label simple graphs. Inquiry and Research: Organizing
3	organize data in Venn diagrams and charts using several criteria. Data Management and Probability: Concluding and Reporting	organize information in diagrams and charts using several criteria. Inquiry and Research: Organizing
4	use conventional symbols, titles and labels when displaying data. Data Management and Probability: Analysing Data	use conventional symbols, titles and labels when displaying information. Inquiry and Research: Organizing
5	analyse how data was collected and discuss the reasonableness of the results. Data Management and Probability: Analysing Data	analyse how information was collected and discuss the reasonableness of the results, Information Technologies: Concepts/ Reasoning
6	show an understanding of probability in making relevant decisions (e.g., the probability of tossing a head with a coin is not dependent on the previous toss). Data Management and Probability: Probability	demonstrate an understanding of probability in making relevant decisions and appropriate conclusions. Inquiry and Research: Concepts/ Reasoning
7	explore with technology to find the best presentation of data. Data Management and Probability: Probability	present electronic slide show and video of research. Information Technologies: Communicating
8	read and report information about data presented on line graphs, comparative bar graphs, pictographs, and circle graphs, and use the information to solve problems. Data Management and Probability: Probability	use information skills and reading experiences to resolve issues at school. Information and Society; Applying