Counting and comparing data
I can compare data using tally charts.
Counting and comparing data
I can compare data using tally charts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Data can be recorded in a tally chart.
- Tally charts can be used to count data.
- Totals can be compared in a tally chart.
Keywords
Tally - counting by adding marks for each item
Data - numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
Common misconception
All tally marks should look the same in a straight line.
Every fifth mark in a tally chart should be placed diagonally across a group of four. We do this to make it easier to count the total.
To help you plan your year 2 computing lesson on: Counting and comparing data, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 computing lesson on: Counting and comparing data, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
counting by adding marks for each item
numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something