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  6. Lesson 2: Creating data collection methods

Learning objective

  • To determine the most effective data collection methods for fieldwork.

Success criteria

  • I can identify what data needs
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Locational knowledge 

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could be presented with two data collection methods (one more suited than the other) and asked to discuss which method would be the most effective.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could consider the limitations of the data collection methods they have chosen.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: justifying which data collection

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Vocabulary definitions

  • data

    Numbers or facts collected to prove something.

  • data collection methods

    A particular way to collect specific data.

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In this unit

Assessment - Geography Y6: Can I carry out an independent fieldwork enquiry?

Lesson 1: Developing an enquiry question

Lesson 2: Creating data collection methods

Lesson 3: Mapping a route

Lesson 4: Collecting the data

Lesson 5: Analysing the data

Lesson 6: Presenting the data

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Last update: 30th December, 2025

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