Big Data 1
Understanding the use of big data including barcodes, QR codes, infrared and RFID technologies.
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Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Understand why barcodes and QR codes were created.
- Create (and scan) their own QR code using a QR code generator website.
- Explain how infrared can be used to transmit a Boolean type signal.
- Explain how RFID works, recall a use of RFID chips, and type formulas into spreadsheets.
- Take real-time data and enter it effectively into a spreadsheet.
- Presenting the data collected as an answer to a question.
- Recognising the value of analysing real-time data.
- Analyse and evaluate transport data and consider how this provides a useful service to commuters.
Suggested prior learning
Data handling: Mars Rover 1
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Barcodes
Lesson 2: Transmitting data
Lesson 3: RFID
Lesson 4: Using RFID
Lesson 5: Transport data
Key skills
- Understanding and identifying barcodes,
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Data contained within
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Key vocabulary
algorithm
barcode
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Unit resources
Assessment Computing Y6: Big Data 1
Assessment Computing Y6: Big Data 1 Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
Knowledge organiser Aimed at pupils, a single page
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Key vocabulary
Key vocabulary Subject resources
Computing: Long-term plans
A suggested order for teaching Computing
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Curriculum planning
Knowledge and skills progression
Curriculum planning 
Knowledge and skills progression Progression document showing how skills and
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Curriculum planning
Knowledge and skills progression
Outlining the key skills and knowledge
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Key vocabulary
Vocabulary document that shows key vocabulary
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Assessment
Assessment Spreadsheet for Kapow Primary's Computing scheme
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Computing: Equipment & resource lists
A list of the resources, hardware
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Science – recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines
RSE: Online Relationships – the rules and principles for keeping safe online and how to report. How information and data is shared and used online.
Maths: interpret and construct pie charts and line graphs and use these to solve problems. Complete, read and interpret information in tables.
Suggested next steps
Data handling 2: Big Data 2
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