Attributes in data

Computing

Counting and comparing data

Entering data

Creating pictograms

Comparing data

Presenting information clearly

In this unit pupils will explore what the term data means and how data can be collected. They will explore how attributes can be used to organise data and how data can be presented in the form of pictograms and block diagrams. Pupils will use the data presented to answer questions.

Using IT to organise and present data

What do you use to record data in a chart?

Which tool helps to compare data visually?

What do you call a quality of an object like its colour or size?

Why should a pictogram focus on one attribute?

What do you use to record data on a computer?

What do you call data shown with pictures?

Put these steps in order: creating a tally chart.

Attributes in data

Lesson outcome