Are you looking for a way to capture your students’ Statistics strand knowledge in the lead-up to reporting or parent-teacher interviews? The Statistics & Probability Strand Assessment: Year 3 Semester 2 offers a simple yet effective solution for assessing your students’ understanding of key data and chance concepts aligned to the V9 Australian Curriculum.

This easy-to-administer, print-and-go worksheet covers Semester Two expectations from the Statistics & Probability strand for Year 3. It gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to collect, organise, represent, and interpret data, as well as apply basic understanding of chance and likelihood in real-life contexts. Clear layout and visual prompts make it student-friendly while still offering depth for meaningful assessment.

Fully editable, the Statistics & Probability Strand Assessment: Year 3 Semester 2 can be customised to suit your classroom needs, individual learning plans, or reporting formats. An answer key is provided to support fast marking or guided class review. Whether used independently, in small groups, or with teacher support, this resource ensures a comprehensive snapshot of your students’ statistical thinking and probability reasoning.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Collect and classify data based on observable features or survey results
• ✅ Represent data using tables, column graphs, and tallies
• ✅ Interpret data displays and respond to related questions
• ✅ Understand and describe likelihood using chance vocabulary
• ✅ Apply logical reasoning to make predictions and assess outcomes

What’s Included:

• Printable Year 3 Statistics & Probability assessment worksheet
• Editable file for adjusting tasks to suit your students or curriculum focus
• Answer key with sample responses for quick checking or discussion
• Visual data prompts to support interpretation and engagement
• Tasks linked directly to V9 curriculum content descriptors

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheet (preferably A4 or A3 for flexibility)
• Pencils, coloured markers, or rulers for data graphing and annotation
• Optional: clipboard or device for 1:1 assessment setting
• Optional: access to prior data collection for students to work from authentic class surveys

How to Use:

1. Print the worksheet and introduce the assessment to the class, reviewing data and chance vocabulary beforehand.
2. Discuss any visual prompts and ensure students understand the instructions before beginning.
3. Students complete sections on data collection, graphing, interpretation, and chance independently or with support.
4. Use the answer key to assess accuracy and understanding or facilitate peer/self-assessment.
5. Optional: review responses together and reinforce key statistical and probability concepts.
6. Store completed assessments as evidence for reporting or as part of student portfolios.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use near the end of Term 4 to assess understanding before semester reports
• 💡 Assign during maths rotations for independent or supported assessment
• 💡 Conduct as part of a formative assessment cycle to inform planning
• 💡 Use results to create a class display graph or follow-up activity based on collective data
• 💡 Combine with a discussion on chance events (certain, likely, unlikely) to deepen understanding

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Enlarge the worksheet to A3 for students who need more space or use assistive tools for accessibility
• 💛 Use the editable version to adapt wording or visual layout to better support diverse learners
• 💛 Pair with our other data resources or graphing activities for a complete learning sequence
• 💛 Review chance vocabulary in advance using games or posters to boost student confidence

The Statistics & Probability Strand Assessment: Year 3 Semester 2 is a flexible, curriculum-aligned assessment tool that helps you gather targeted data, support student reflection, and confidently report on their understanding of key Statistics and Probability outcomes.