Which of the following tasks does NOT relate to data sorting in a classroom setting?

Creating a budget for the class project does not involve sorting data in the same way that the other tasks do. Data sorting typically involves arranging or organizing information systematically to make it easier to analyze or retrieve.

Collecting tickets for the school carnival involves gathering and possibly categorizing the tickets based on different criteria, which relates to sorting. Organizing reading materials into categories is a direct example of sorting, as it requires arranging materials into specific groups. Charting students' favorite foods also involves sorting data, as it typically requires categorizing and tallying preferences to create a visual representation of the information.

In contrast, creating a budget focuses more on financial planning and resource allocation rather than sorting or categorizing data. It may involve calculations and assessments of costs but does not inherently require the organization of data into sorted categories, distinguishing it from the other tasks listed.