numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something

Counting and comparing data

Computing

Entering data

Creating pictograms

Attributes in data

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 information can you find from looking at a tally chart?

Can you match the keyword to the definition?

How can you find out how many objects there are in a group?

Sam has 7 pens, Lucas has 2 pens and Jun has 4 pens. Who has the most pens?

Sam has 7 pens, Lucas has 2 pens and Jun has 4 pens. How many pens are there in total?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet