Data detectives
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Why this why now
Pupils are increasingly able to reason, infer and explain ideas. This unit builds on earlier data sorting by introducing multiple datasets and decision-making. It links strongly to English and science through the evaluation of evidence and the reporting of findings. It prepares pupils for later analytical thinking and structured digital investigations.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that information can be collected and organised
- Pupils can compare values and identify similarities or differences
- Pupils can use simple categories to group data
- Pupils know that data can help answer questions
Why this why now
Pupils are increasingly able to reason, infer and explain ideas. This unit builds on earlier data sorting by introducing multiple datasets and decision-making. It links strongly to English and science through the evaluation of evidence and the reporting of findings. It prepares pupils for later analytical thinking and structured digital investigations.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that information can be collected and organised
- Pupils can compare values and identify similarities or differences
- Pupils can use simple categories to group data
- Pupils know that data can help answer questions
Data detectives
Pupils investigate datasets to solve the mystery of Ruby, the missing rhino. They sort, organise and compare data from different sources, judge which information is useful or reliable and combine clues to form a final theory, presented as a news report.
6 lessons in unit
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