Session 3 Family Guide

Data Science for Young Minds — Tips for families facilitating Session 3: How Many? Let's Count!

Overview

Count the objects in each group. Learn to use tally marks and answer 'how many?' with confidence.

Facilitating Each Lesson

Lesson 1: Counting With Care

Tip: Learn to count objects carefully by touching each one. One touch, one count. Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about counting objects accurately by touching each one?"

Lesson 2: Tally Marks

Tip: Learn to use tally marks — the quickest way to count things as you go. Every 5th mark crosses the group! Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about using tally marks to keep track of counts?"

Lesson 3: Recording Your Counts

Tip: Write down your counts in a simple table: group name and number. Your first data table! Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about recording counts in a simple table?"

Lesson 4: The Question: How Many?

Tip: Practice answering 'how many?' questions using your counts. 'How many red ones? How many big ones?' Take time to let your child explore and share their thoughts.

Try asking: "What do you think about answering 'how many?' questions using data?"

Conversation Starters

"What did you learn about counting objects accurately by touching each one?"
"What did you learn about using tally marks to keep track of counts?"
"What did you learn about recording counts in a simple table?"
"What did you learn about answering 'how many?' questions using data?"