GCSE Statistics: Time Series Graphs
Resources to help teaching time series graphs and moving averages for GCSE Statistics.
Does the Popularity of Getting Married Change over Time?
Very good resource for analyzing time series graphs with real and recent data used. Data provided in an excel spreadsheet so lesson can be done in the classroom or an IT suite.
Interpreting Data
The PDFs titled "Time Series" and "Using moving averages to identify trends" are particulary useful for teaching this topic.
House Prices Moving Averages
Another great resource using real data with teacher notes and activity sheets provided as well as a powerpoint which can be used. An excel spreadsheet of the data also provided so time series graphs could be plotted in an IT suite.
Time series and moving averages video tutorial
Students can watch this video to consolidate their understanding of the topic.