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Year 2

Entering data

I can enter data onto a computer and answer questions using a pictogram.

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Entering data

I can enter data onto a computer and answer questions using a pictogram.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Data can be entered on a computer.
  2. Computers can be used to present data in different ways.
  3. Pictograms can help you answer questions about objects.

Keywords

  • Data - numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something

  • Pictogram - a chart that uses pictures to display data

Common misconception

The pictures below the line need to be counted when looking at the totals.

We do not count the item below the line as this is a label to see what the column is.


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Entering data can be rehersed using objects on tables. Allowing pupils to manipulate physical objects helps them understand what they need to do before they use a computer to do the same task.
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Equipment

Children will be creating pictograms using a website.

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Lesson video

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4 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to the descriptions.
Correct Answer:data,numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
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numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something

Correct Answer:tally,counting by adding marks for each item
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counting by adding marks for each item

Q2.
Tally marks help you count in groups of...
four
Correct answer: five
six
Q3.
A tally helps you to count things.
Correct Answer: chart, hart
Q4.
Andeep made a tally chart and recorded seven elephants, eight tigers, five leopards and four zebras. Which animal did he count the most of?
elephants
Correct answer: tigers
leopards
zebras

5 Questions

Q1.
Match the words with their meaning.
Correct Answer:data,numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something
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numbers, words or pictures collected to learn something

Correct Answer:pictogram,a chart that uses pictures to display data
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a chart that uses pictures to display data

Correct Answer:tally,counting by adding marks for each item
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counting by adding marks for each item

Q2.
How can you create a pictogram?
only on a computer
only on paper
Correct answer: on paper and on a computer
Q3.
A pictogram is a type of ...
Correct answer: chart
table
picture
Q4.
Put these tasks in order
1 - Choose what you want to record.
2 - Record your data in a tally chart.
3 - Present your data in a pictogram.
Q5.
We should _________ the bottom item below the line in our pictogram.
count
Correct answer: not count