Foundation: Representing data
This scope and sequence unit introduces students to exploring how data – such as a picture, object or symbol – can be used to communicate an idea or observation. They represent data with familiar objects, and identify the features that can help us differentiate one object from the other.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Content type | Scope and sequence, Whole School |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems, Data representation |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK01
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software) for a purpose
AC9TDIFK02
Represent data as objects, pictures and symbols |
| Keywords | scope and sequence, scope, sequence |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Mathematics, Digital Literacy |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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