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Videos
These videos provide a step-by-step guide to using CensusAtSchool in the classroom. Videos include a complete overview of CensusAtSchool, instructions on how to generate a random sample and tips on using data effectively in Excel.


Support Materials
Further your knowledge of CensusAtSchool with the free support materials below.
Support Materials
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CensusAtSchool Promotional Pack

This free promotional pack contains posters, flyers, sample lessons and other materials.

To request a CensusAtSchool promotional pack, please send your contact and postal details to censusatschool@abs.gov.au.



Introducing teachers to CensusAtSchool



This presentation explains what CensusAtSchool is, why it is a great resource and what students can do with the data.

Conference Presentation 2008.xlsConference Presentation 2008.xls
(xls document 559 KB)

Professional Development Outline



This group of materials aims to develop teachers’ skills and confidence in formatting CensusAtSchool data in Excel spreadsheets. These files use Excel 2003 so some of the functions will be in different locations in later versions of the program.

Workshop Outline 2008.rtf
(RTF document 206 KB)


Workshop Presenter 2008.xls
(xls document 612 KB)


Workshop Teacher 2008.xls
(xls document 390 KB)

A Tale of Two Worlds



This award-winning CD ROM shows students how the Census plays a part in determining the future of Australia. The CD has 16 interactive learning opportunities.


To request a copy the CD ROM, please send your contact and postal details to censusatschool@abs.gov.au.





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