What is Data?
Introducing different types of data (numbers, text, images) and how computers represent them.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data.
- Explain how a computer stores a simple image.
- Compare how humans and computers interpret information.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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Collecting Data Over Time
Understanding how data can be collected repeatedly over a period to observe changes and trends.
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Collecting Data with Sensors
Hands-on experience using simple sensors (e.g., light, temperature) to gather environmental data.
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Organizing and Sorting Data
Learning to organize collected data into tables and simple spreadsheets for easier analysis.
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Visualizing Data Trends
Converting raw data sets into charts and graphs to identify patterns and anomalies.
2 methodologies
Informing Decisions with Data
Using the evidence gathered from sensors to propose solutions to local problems.
2 methodologies