Learning objective
- To understand the terminology around databases.
Success criteria
- I can recognise the meanings of the terms
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Select,
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Number – number
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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: The key features of a spreadsheet. How to input simple data into a spreadsheet. Information can be interpreted from a spreadsheet. How computers are used for monitoring and data handling in real-life situations. How to create visual representations of data.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be provided with the values to add to their Activity: Comparison card template; could refer to the Activity: Labelled comparison card (support) for help with accurate use of vocabulary.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could identify a fair method of comparing the fields with non-numerical data (e.g. the position in the alphabet of the starting letter, comparing the number of letters, etc.)
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining what is meant by field,
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Vocabulary definitions
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category
Groups of items with similar or the same properties.
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data
Information used for a specific purpose or investigation.
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In this unit
Assessment - Computing Y3: Comparison cards databases
Lesson 1: Records, fields and data
Lesson 2: Race against the computer
Lesson 3: Sorting and filtering - Google
Lesson 3: Sorting and filtering - Microsoft
Lesson 4: Representing data - Google
Lesson 4: Representing data - Microsoft
Lesson 5: Planning a holiday
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th November, 2024
