Creating pictograms
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a computer to present data as a pictogram.
Key learning points
- Tally charts are designed to organise data.
- Pictograms can be created from tally charts.
- Pictograms show us information.
Keywords
Information - important knowledge or facts from the data collected
Pictogram - a chart that uses pictures to display data
Common misconception
It is quicker to create a pictogram by hand than trying to create one on a computer.
When creating a pictogram on a computer, it is much quicker and the pictures will be uniform in appearance. Working on a computer also has the benefit of being able to make changes quickly and easily without having to redo the entire pictogram.
Teacher tip
This topic links directly with concepts covered in maths. Consider when this is taught in your maths curriculum and combine activites to complement one another.
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
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Can you match the keywords to their definitions?
numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
a chart that uses pictures to display data
counting by adding marks for each item
Q2.What is a quick and easy method to collect and record data?
Q3.What information can I find from a pictogram?
Q4.Why might you use a computer for a pictogram?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definitions.
a chart that uses pictures to display data
numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
important knowledge or facts from the data collected
counting by adding marks for each item
Q2.In a tally, which number is recorded with a diagonal line?
Q3.Which questions could be answered by a pictogram?
Q4.How can you find out how many objects were recorded in a pictogram?
To help you plan your 2 computing lesson on: Creating pictograms, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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