Data detective
In this sequence of lessons students conduct a simple survey to collect, organise and present data. In doing so, they demonstrate their understanding of how to use patterns to represent data symbolically.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Data representation, Data acquisition |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK02
Represent data as objects, pictures and symbols
AC9TDI2K02
Represent data as pictures, symbols, numbers and words |
| Keywords | Data manipulation, Patterns, Data presentation, Pets |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Mathematics |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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