Comparing data
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare data about attributes.
Key learning points
- Data about attributes can be collected.
- Data can be collected and recorded in a tally chart.
- Pictograms provide information that helps to draw conclusions.
Keywords
Compare - looking at two or more things to see what is the same or different
Attribute - a thing or quality about an object, like its colour or size
Common misconception
Attributes always relate to physical objects.
Attributes can also be hidden, such as peoples' jobs or preferences. They exist but in order to determine what they are you have to ask people.
Teacher tip
The lesson will be comparing children's hair colour and favourite things. Use examples in the classroom and around school to help find relatable examples for pupils.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with software that can create pictograms. Examples in this lesson use J2E pictogram https://oak.link/pictogram
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its definition.
looking at two or more things to see what is the same or different
numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
important knowledge or facts from collected data
Q2.Why do we use tally charts?
Q3.What does a pictogram use to show information?
Q4.What does it mean to compare data?
Q5.Order these steps for creating a pictogram.
Q6.Which statement is true about pictograms?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an attribute?
Q2.How can data about attributes be collected?
Q3.What can be created from a tally chart?
Q4.Which statement is true about attributes?
Q5.Which of these is an example of a hidden attribute?
Q6.What is one way to collect data about people's hidden attributes?
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