Data interpretation: organise data by classifying, grouping and sorting objects (Years F-2)
Understanding and applying the process of classifying, grouping and sorting data is an important skill in the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies F-2 as well as in Science and Mathematics. To sort and classify familiar objects, students use computational thinking skills to organise data in a logical way.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Document |
| Core and overarching concepts | Data interpretation, Data acquisition, Data representation, Computational thinking |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK02
Represent data as objects, pictures and symbols
AC9TDI2K02
Represent data as pictures, symbols, numbers and words
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition) |
| Keywords | Algorithms, DTiF, dtif, DTIF, ACARA |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Critical and creative thinking, Numeracy, Literacy |
| Organisation | Australian Government Department of Education and Training |
| Copyright | Australian Government Department of Education and Training, CC BY 4.0 |
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