Introduction to Data and Information · Spring Term

What is Data?

Exploring data as facts and figures about the world around us.

Key Questions

  1. Identify examples of data in the classroom and at home.
  2. Explain how we collect data in our daily lives.
  3. Differentiate between data and information.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Computing - Data and Information
Year: Year 2
Subject: Computing
Unit: Introduction to Data and Information
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Carousel Brainstorm

Groups rotate between posted prompts, adding ideas

20–35 min

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Concept Mapping

Build visual maps of concept relationships

20–40 min

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