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*Unit changes*
Please note that this unit has combined the previously separate Microsoft and Google versions.
It is now a single unit; however, lessons 3 and 4 remain available in Microsoft and Google formats.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain what is meant by field, record and data.
- Compare paper and computerised databases.
- Put values into a spreadsheet.
- Sort, filter and interpret data in a spreadsheet.
- Create a graph.
- Explain the purpose of visual representations of data.
Suggested prior learning
Data handling: International Space Station
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Records, fields and data
Lesson 2: Race against the computer
Lesson 5: Planning a holiday
Key skills
- Using logical
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Key knowledge
To know
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Key vocabulary
category
chart
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Google Sheets As needed
- Google Forms As needed
- Microsoft Forms As needed
- Microsoft Excel As needed
- Devices with internet access ×15
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A document created in spreadsheet software and shared with the class.
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A Google Form for practice to become familiar with the software or a Microsoft Form for practice to become familiar with the software.
The equipment below is optional
- Examples of paper databases (e.g. an Argos catalogue or a phone book – optional) ×1
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Computing Y3: Comparison cards databases
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit "Data handling: Comparison cards databases".
Vocabulary display – Computing Y3: Comparison cards databases
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Comparison cards database unit.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Maths
Number and place value, Statistics
Suggested next steps
Data handling: Investigating weather
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