A really fun challenge was to find different ways to collect our data. I learned so much from PD connected to the TIMSS Study (remember that?) and it was a great springboard to other strategies. Here's one that is easy, inexpensive, and very visual.
Take a paper towel tube or several bath paper tubes. I covered them in white paper to make them move attractive. If you use a paper towel tube, cut it in 2-3 pieces as needed.
Make the appropriate signs for the data you're collecting. My 3x5 index cards are life savers to me and it's easy to decorate them a bit.
I bought a package of 36 small hair scrunchies for $1 at the Dollar Tree and laid them in front of the display.
My students knew what the question was: Do you prefer lemonade, sweet tea, or cola? If you're training students at the beginning of the year, you can write out the question and directions on the board or a sheet of paper.
Students take turns entering their answer by putting a scrunchie on the appropriate tube. Ta-da! You're done! Now, you can talk about the data: compare, contrast, make analysis statements, transfer the data into a table, and/or transfer the data onto a paper copy with different graphs. So fun!
How do you collect data? I'd love to hear from you!

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