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Using numbers for pet data

Lesson details

Learning outcome

I can use numbers to rate pet attributes.

Key learning points

  1. Numbers can be used to show how strong or large something is.
  2. A rating is a numerical value that shows how good something is.
  3. Ratings help us compare pets more easily.

Keywords

  • Value - a number given to show something

  • Rating - a number that shows how good or strong something is

  • Measure - to find out how much of something there is

Common misconception

Bigger numbers are always better.

Numbers describe attributes and are not always about being better.

Teacher tip

A key point in this lesson is helping students understand that bigger numbers are not always better. Take time to discuss what the numbers represent and why they are being used before comparing pets.

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Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

4 Questions

Q1.
Which attribute is best shown using a number?

eye colour
Correct answer: number of legs
type of fur

Q2.
Which option is written using a word?

4
Correct answer: brown
7

Q3.
Which statement explains why numbers are used for some attributes?

Correct answer: because numbers can show how many of something there is
because numbers are always better than words
because numbers make the pet look interesting

Q4.
Why are different data types used?

Correct answer: because different types of data are used for different purposes
because numbers are easier to read than words
because pet cards must include both words and numbers

4 Questions

Q1.
Which attribute would you measure using a number?

colour
fur type
Correct answer: speed

Q2.
Which statement correctly describes a rating?

A rating is the name of the attribute being measured.
Correct answer: A rating is a number that shows how good or strong something is.
A rating is a group of attributes that can be described.

Q3.
Two pets have a strength rating: Pet A = 5, Pet B = 3. What does this show?

Correct answer: Pet A has more strength than Pet B.
Pet B is better than Pet A in every way.
The ratings do not show any difference.

Q4.
Which statement is correct?

A larger value always means better.
Correct answer: A larger value shows more of an attribute.
A larger value means the pet is the best.

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