Learning objective
- To show data in different ways.
Success criteria
- I know that data can be shown in
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Number – number and place
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall: A pictogram uses pictures to represent information. A branching database uses yes and no questions to find an answer. Sorting objects into categories makes it easier to locate information.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could work with a partner to share ideas and receive reassurance; could be reminded that there is no right or wrong way to show the information.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be encouraged to explore a variety of different ways to represent the information, including incorporating numerals; should be encouraged to consider which method of representing data allows for easy comparisons.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: representing data in different ways; using
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Vocabulary definitions
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data
Information used for a specific purpose or investigation.
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information
Facts about a specific thing, person, place or other.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 4th February, 2026
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