Jan. 2, 2025
Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth, this will focus on a tool or application within Purple Mash and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. During the month, if you share how you have used #MashoftheMonth, you will then be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody Bag!
This month's Mash of the Month is 2Graph, Purple Mash's graph and chart tool. 2Graph gives children the opportunity to easily create a range of graphs. Different graph types can be entered in a table and up to four types can be shown simultaneously on the screen. It's packed full of new functionality that lets children visualise and present data in a variety of colourful and exciting ways.
There are six different graph types within 2Graph. Children have the ability to view up to four graph types at the same time. This is achieved by entering data and then selecting the graph types you want to see from the top bar.
You can now add different sets to the same graphs. Combine this with the multiple graph functionality to really spice things up.
Simply use the arrows to collapse additional panels and view your graphs at full screen.
If you think of a question or comment while reviewing your data, you can add notes directly to your figures by clicking on the pencil icon in the tool bar.
Don’t like the horizontal layout, or just bored of it? No problem! Just switch to vertical view at the click of a button.
You can add negative integers to your data set alongside positive numbers and everything will be displayed nicely on either side of your 0 axis in the same graph.
2Graph is perfect to use in statistics maths lessons, and you can find ready-made activities in the Statistics folder on Purple Mash. There are also some lessons on graphing in the Computing Scheme of Work.
2Graph is one of the many maths tools and games within Purple Mash. Visit the Maths and Data Handling area of the Tools section to find everything from pictogramming with 2Count all the way up to 3D Design with 2Design and Make. You’ll also see some great games for children to practice their maths skills, such as Multiplication and 2Race.
Another fantastic use for 2Graph is in science lessons, recording data just as you would in maths.
A very exciting feature is the abilty to link a micro:bit to use as a data logger, having it track live data directly into 2Graph. Watch the video below to see how to set it up and get it working.
There are lots of great tools and ready-made resources inside Purple Mash to help you teach science: