Year 2 - Computing
Attributes in data
Using IT to organise and present data
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explore what the term data means and how data can be collected. They will explore how attributes can be used to organise data and how data can be presented in the form of pictograms and block diagrams. Pupils will use the data presented to answer questions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use attributes to compare objects.
Key Notes
- Objects can be grouped by attribute.
- Attributes can be recorded by tally marks.
- Pictograms can help you answer questions about attributes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- attribute: a thing or quality about an object, like its colour or size
- compare: looking at two or more things to see what is the same or different
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A pictogram could be used to collect different attributes of objects at once.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Objects can be grouped by attribute. Attributes can be recorded by tally marks.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'attribute'
a thing or quality about an object, like its colour or size. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A pictogram could be used to collect different attributes of objects at once. Correction: Each set of data is based on one type of attribute to allow direct comparison e.g. colour, shape or size.
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