Entering data
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can enter data onto a computer and answer questions using a pictogram.
Key learning points
- Data can be entered on a computer.
- Computers can be used to present data in different ways.
- Pictograms can help you answer questions about objects.
Keywords
Data - numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
Pictogram - a chart that uses pictures to display data
Common misconception
The pictures below the line need to be counted when looking at the totals.
We do not count the item below the line as this is a label to see what the column is.
Teacher tip
Entering data can be rehearsed using objects on tables. Allowing pupils to manipulate physical objects helps them understand what they need to do before they use a computer to do the same task.
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.Match the keywords to the descriptions.
numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
counting by adding marks for each item
Q2.Tally marks help you count in groups of...
Q3.A tally helps you to count things.
Q4.Andeep made a tally chart and recorded seven elephants, eight tigers, five leopards and four zebras. Which animal did he count the most of?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their meaning.
numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
a chart that uses pictures to display data
counting by adding marks for each item
Q2.How can you create a pictogram?
Q3.A pictogram is a type of ...
Q4.Put these tasks in order
Q5.We should _________ the bottom item below the line in our pictogram.
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