Finding Things Out |
Generate, process, interpret, store and present data understanding the need for accuracy
Evaluating information, checking accuracy and questioning plausibility
Year Group | some children will not have made so much progress and will | most children will | some children will have progressed further and will |
Y6 | In order to solve a problem, use ICT to collect and process data and present their findings. Be able to interpret graphical data simply. | Generate, process, interpret, store and present data understanding the need for accuracy E.g. In a scientific or geographical investigation. Note that mistakes in measurement of data leads to misleading graphs, look for inaccuracy or implausible results. |
Use data collected to widen or extend an investigation, or explore a new hypothesis. |
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Evaluating information, checking accuracy and questioning plausibility |
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Week |
Area of study (From NC PoS) |
Learning Objectives |
Activities |
Key Vocabulary |
Resources |
Assessment Outcomes |
1 |
Think about what might happen if there were any errors or omissions. |
How large quantities of data are organised. |
Discuss how databases are used in everyday life. What happens if there are errors, inaccurate or biased information? |
Database |
Record cards - a paper based database |
Level 4: I understand the need for care in framing questions. I can save the info, add to, amend and combine different forms … from a variety of sources. Level 5: I can check it is accurate and organise this information so that it is ready for processing. |
2 |
Interpret information, to check it is relevant and reasonable. |
To identify inaccurate data within a spreadsheet. |
Use a spreadsheet showing a child’s change in height / weight that contains an error. Ask pupils to produce a line graph. Does this help? |
Spreadsheet |
Pre-prepared Spreadsheet e.g. Excel / Number Magic / Textease Spreadsheet |
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3 |
Prepare information for development using ICT. |
To enter data and check for errors within a spreadsheet. |
Use a spreadsheet to record data gathered by pupils e.g. science investigation and check for errors using a line graph. |
Spreadsheet |
Spreadsheet e.g. Excel / Number Magic / Textease Spreadsheet |
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4 |
Interpret information, to check it is relevant and reasonable. |
That databases may contain errors and the consequences of these. |
Use a database containing some errors. Demonstrate how to amend / delete data and ask pupils to identify errors and amend data. |
Database |
Pre-prepared database e.g. Information Magic (Survey) / Textease database |
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5 |
Prepare information for development using ICT. |
To enter data and check for errors within a database. |
Use a database to record data gathered by pupils e.g. about the earth, sun and moon. Ask pupils to use their skills to check for errors and make any amendments needed. |
Database |
Pre-prepared database structure e.g. Information Magic (Survey) / Textease database
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