Attributes in data
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use attributes to compare objects.
Key learning points
- Objects can be grouped by attribute.
- Attributes can be recorded by tally marks.
- Pictograms can help you answer questions about attributes.
Keywords
Attribute - a thing or quality about an object, like its colour or size
Compare - looking at two or more things to see what is the same or different
Common misconception
A pictogram could be used to collect different attributes of objects at once.
Each set of data is based on one type of attribute to allow direct comparison e.g. colour, shape or size.
Teacher tip
There will be a classroom shape hunt during the lesson. You will need to prepare for this by either preparing printed cut-out shapes, or physical shape objects, and placing them within the space.
Equipment
The classroom envrionment will need to be prepared for the shape hunt. This could be using physical objects, or cut out paper shapes.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term with its definition.
counts items
uses pictures to show data
collected facts
knowledge from data
Q2.What do you use to record data on a computer?
Q3.Which of these is a type of data?
Q4.What is a tally chart used for?
Q5.What do you call data shown with pictures?
Q6.Put these steps in order: creating a tally chart.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do you use to record data in a chart?
Q2.What does it mean to compare objects?
Q3.Which tool helps to compare data visually?
Q4.What do you call a quality of an object like its colour or size?
Q5.Match the word with its definition.
quality of an object
uses pictures to show data
look at similarities and differences
Q6.Why should a pictogram focus on one attribute?
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