Types of pet data
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify different data types used.
Key learning points
- Some data uses numbers and some uses words.
- Different data types are used for different purposes.
- Choosing the right data type makes information we find clearer.
Keywords
Data type - the kind of data, such as words or numbers
Word - a group of letters that has a meaning
Number - a symbol used for counting or measuring
Common misconception
Attributes are always numbers.
Some attributes are better shown using words.
Teacher tip
A key point in this lesson is helping pupils understand that some attributes are better shown using numbers and some using words. Take time to discuss why one data type may make information clearer than another.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is an attribute of a pet?
Q2.Which attribute can be counted?
Q3.Match each attribute to what it describes.
what colour the pet is
how many legs the pet has
what the pet's fur is like
Q4.Which sentence uses an attribute to describe a pet?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which list shows data recorded in two different ways?
Q2.Which of these attributes is recorded using a number?
Q3.Why are different data types used?
Q4.Match each attribute to the data type used.
date
word
number
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