Learning objective
- To compare paper and computerised databases.
Success criteria
- I understand what a paper database is and
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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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
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be given the Activity: Labelled comparison card as a visual recap of key vocabulary.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be encouraged to identify their own advantages and disadvantages for computerised and paper databases; could create a digital pros and cons list for each type of database, adding relevant images and experimenting with font and layout.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying advantages and disadvantages of paper
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Vocabulary definitions
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cons
The downsides of choosing a certain option.
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data
Information used for a specific purpose or investigation.
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