Year 2 - Computing
Creating pictograms
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 a computer to present data as a pictogram.
Key Notes
- Tally charts are designed to organise data.
- Pictograms can be created from tally charts.
- Pictograms show us information.
Vocabulary To Learn
- information: important knowledge or facts from the data collected
- pictogram: a chart that uses pictures to display data
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It is quicker to create a pictogram by hand than trying to create one on a computer.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Tally charts are designed to organise data. Pictograms can be created from tally charts.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'information'
important knowledge or facts from the data collected. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: It is quicker to create a pictogram by hand than trying to create one on a computer. Correction: When creating a pictogram on a computer, it is much quicker and the pictures will be uniform in appearance. Working on a computer also has the benefit of being able to make changes quickly and easily without having to redo the entire pictogram.
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