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Presenting information clearly

I can present information on a computer.

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Presenting information clearly

I can present information on a computer.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Information can be presented using a computer.
  2. Information can be presented in different ways.
  3. Not all information should be shared.

Keywords

  • Present - showing or sharing information in a way that others can understand

  • Information - important knowledge or facts from the data collected

  • Anonymous - when something is done or shared without revealing who it is about or who did it

Common misconception

If someone asks you for your personal information, you should share it.

You should not share your personal information with other people. If you are not sure, check with a trusted adult.


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Equipment

You will need access to the pictogram software at the link provided: oak.link/pictogram

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
What do we call numbers, words, or pictures collected to learn something?
Correct Answer: data
Q2.
What is a tally chart used for?
drawing pictures
Correct answer: counting data
writing stories
playing games
Q3.
What does a pictogram use to show data?
numbers
marks
Correct answer: pictures
letters
Q4.
What is information?
Correct answer: important knowledge from data
a type of game
a group of pictures
a way to count tally marks
Q5.
Match the terms with their definitions.
Correct Answer:tally,a method for tracking quantities using marks
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a method for tracking quantities using marks

Correct Answer:data,a collection of observations or measurements
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a collection of observations or measurements

Correct Answer:pictogram,a chart that uses symbols or drawings to show information
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a chart that uses symbols or drawings to show information

Q6.
Why should all the images in a pictogram be the same size?
to make the pictogram more colourful
to save space on the chart
to make it easier to draw the images
Correct answer: to ensure the data is represented fairly

6 Questions

Q1.
What does it mean to present information?
to hide it from others
to write it in a book
to save it in a computer
Correct answer: to show it in a way others can understand
Q2.
What do we call a chart that uses pictures to display data?
Correct Answer: pictogram
Q3.
What do we call a chart that uses squares or rectangles to compare data visually?
Correct Answer: block chart, bar chart
Q4.
What does the word anonymous mean?
Correct answer: sharing information without revealing who it is about
sending information to others
storing information on a computer
writing your name on everything
Q5.
Match the terms with their definitions.
Correct Answer:private,something that should not be shared
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something that should not be shared

Correct Answer:trusted adult,someone who helps you make safe decisions
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someone who helps you make safe decisions

Correct Answer:personal information,details about you that need to be kept safe
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details about you that need to be kept safe

Q6.
What should you do if someone asks for your personal information?
share it immediately
Correct answer: only share it with a trusted adult’s permission
write it down and give it to them later
ignore the question