a way of presenting data that has been sorted and organised

Computer databases

Computing

Creating a paper-based database

Using a database

Using search tools

Comparing data visually

Databases in real life

This unit looks at how a flat-file database can be used to organise data. Pupils will use tools to order and answer questions about data. They will create graphs and charts from their data to solve problems. They will use a real-life database to answer a question, and present their work to others.

Flat-file databases

What is the term for a category of data in each record of a database?

What is the term for a complete set of data about one item in a database?

a way to organise and display data in rows and columns

a tool used to collect and input information

letters, words, or numbers collected for a purpose

an organised collection of data stored for easy access

to arrange data in a specific order based on a chosen field.

What allows you to quickly find an answer in a computer database without looking through every record individually?

look at the sorted data to find the answer.

Order the steps to find specific information in a database:

to see how data can be organised differently

Why is it important to compare views of a database?

a type of computer program used for designing websites

a set of instructions for a computer to follow

a complete set of data about a single item

What does a record in a database represent?

What term refers to letters, words or numbers collected for a purpose but stored without context?

It can be difficult to sort and search manually.

It requires special software to organise data.

What is one challenge of using a paper database?

Computer databases

Lesson outcome