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      Presenting information clearly

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can present information on a computer.

      Key learning points

      1. Information can be presented using a computer.
      2. Information can be presented in different ways.
      3. Not all information should be shared.

      Keywords

      • Present - showing or sharing information in a way that others can understand

      • Information - important knowledge or facts from the data collected

      • Anonymous - when something is done or shared without revealing who it is about or who did it

      Common misconception

      If someone asks you for your personal information, you should share it.

      You should not share your personal information with other people. If you are not sure, check with a trusted adult.

      Teacher tip

      There will be some discussion around online safety. Consider key messages from other lessons where this topic will have been explored and ensure the messaging to pupils is consistent.

      Equipment

      Pupils will need access to a device with software that can create block charts. Examples in this lesson use J2E write https://oak.link/block-chart

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What do we call numbers, words, or pictures collected to learn something?

      Correct Answer: data

      Q2.
      What is a tally chart used for?

      drawing pictures
      Correct answer: counting data
      writing stories
      playing games

      Q3.
      What does a pictogram use to show data?

      numbers
      marks
      Correct answer: pictures
      letters

      Q4.
      What is information?

      Correct answer: important knowledge from data
      a type of game
      a group of pictures
      a way to count tally marks

      Q5.
      Match the terms with their definitions.

      Correct Answer:tally,a method for tracking quantities using marks

      a method for tracking quantities using marks

      Correct Answer:data,a collection of observations or measurements

      a collection of observations or measurements

      Correct Answer:pictogram,a chart that uses symbols or drawings to show information

      a chart that uses symbols or drawings to show information

      Q6.
      Why should all the images in a pictogram be the same size?

      to make the pictogram more colourful
      to save space on the chart
      to make it easier to draw the images
      Correct answer: to ensure the data is represented fairly

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What does it mean to present information?

      to hide it from others
      to write it in a book
      to save it in a computer
      Correct answer: to show it in a way others can understand

      Q2.
      What do we call a chart that uses pictures to display data?

      Correct Answer: pictogram

      Q3.
      What do we call a chart that uses squares or rectangles to compare data visually?

      Correct Answer: block chart, bar chart

      Q4.
      What does the word anonymous mean?

      Correct answer: sharing information without revealing who it is about
      sending information to others
      storing information on a computer
      writing your name on everything

      Q5.
      Match the terms with their definitions.

      Correct Answer:private,something that should not be shared

      something that should not be shared

      Correct Answer:trusted adult,someone who helps you make safe decisions

      someone who helps you make safe decisions

      Correct Answer:personal information,details about you that need to be kept safe

      details about you that need to be kept safe

      Q6.
      What should you do if someone asks for your personal information?

      share it immediately
      Correct answer: only share it with a trusted adult’s permission
      write it down and give it to them later
      ignore the question

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