B5 Computing · Term 1 Week 8: Data, Sources and Usage

Lesson notes

Indicator: B5.1.3.1.5 - Demonstrate basic calculations on sample data e.g. arranging and summing and averaging data.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Arrange a given set of sample data in ascending and descending order.
Add (sum) a set of sample data accurately using mental maths and written methods.
Find the average (mean) of a set of sample data by dividing the sum by the number of items.
Present their calculated findings (sum and average) clearly to the class using simple tables.
Use the correct vocabulary: data, arrange, sort, sum, total, average, mean.

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Data, Sources and Usage (1.3)
Content standard: B5.1.3.1 - Illustrate the use of Data and identify their sources.
Indicator: B5.1.3.1.5 - Demonstrate basic calculations on sample data e.g. arranging and summing and averaging data.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 8 (Week 8 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 14
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Guide learners to add and find the average data collected and present their findings to the class