Overall Learning Objectives
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
- Understand what data is
- Collect simple data from their surroundings
- Organize data using tally marks
- Read and interpret pictographs and bar graphs
- Answer simple questions based on graphs
Inline Questions
WEEK 1
Day 1: Introduction to Data
Objective:
Students will understand the meaning of data.
Teaching Points:
- Meaning of data: information we collect
- Examples of data from daily life (favourite fruit, number of students)
Teaching Method:
- Discussion
- Question–answer
Classroom Activity:
- Ask students:
“Which fruit do you like?” - Write answers on the board
Assessment:
- Oral questions:
- What is data?
- Give one example of data.
Homework:
- Write the names of 5 friends and their favourite colour.
Day 2: Collecting Data
Objective:
Students will learn how to collect data.
Teaching Points:
- Ways to collect data: asking questions, observing
- Recording answers
Teaching Method:
- Demonstration
- Group discussion
Activity:
- Collect data on:
- Favourite game (Cricket / Football / Badminton)
Assessment:
- Students tell how many children like each game.
Homework:
- Collect data of favourite animal of 5 family members.
Day 3: Organizing Data
Objective:
Students will learn to organize data neatly.
Teaching Points:
- Organizing data in lists and tables
Activity:
- Teacher draws a simple table on the board
- Students help fill it
Assessment:
- Fill missing data in a table.
Homework:
- Make a table of favourite fruits collected earlier.
Day 4: Introduction to Tally Marks
Objective:
Students will understand tally marks.
Teaching Points:
- Meaning of tally marks
- Groups of five
Teaching Method:
- Board work
- Demonstration
Activity:
- Practice making tally marks for classroom objects
Assessment:
- Convert numbers into tally marks.
Homework:
- Write tally marks for numbers 1–20.
Day 5: Using Tally Marks
Objective:
Students will use tally marks to record data.
Activity:
- Record data of:
- Number of boys and girls
- Number of bags by colour
Assessment:
- Worksheet based on tally marks
Homework:
- Count and record number of spoons, plates, or cups at home using tally marks.
WEEK 2
Day 6: Introduction to Pictographs
Objective:
Students will understand pictographs.
Teaching Points:
- Meaning of pictograph
- One picture = one object
Teaching Method:
- Visual teaching
- Chart display
Activity:
- Teacher shows pictograph of fruits
Assessment:
- Identify which item is more or less.
Homework:
- Draw a pictograph using smiley faces for favourite fruits.
Day 7: Reading Pictographs
Objective:
Students will read and interpret pictographs.
Teaching Points:
- Counting pictures
- Answering questions
Activity:
- Answer questions based on a pictograph
Assessment:
- Oral questions:
- Which has the most?
- Which has the least?
Homework:
- Solve pictograph worksheet.
Day 8: Introduction to Bar Graphs
Objective:
Students will understand bar graphs.
Teaching Points:
- Meaning of bar graph
- Vertical and horizontal bars
Teaching Method:
- Drawing on board
- Explanation with examples
Activity:
- Observe a simple bar graph on favourite fruits
Assessment:
- Identify highest and lowest bars.
Homework:
- Colour a given bar graph.
Day 9: Reading Bar Graphs
Objective:
Students will interpret bar graphs.
Activity:
- Answer questions like:
- How many students like apples?
- Which fruit is liked the most?
Assessment:
- Worksheet on bar graph reading
Homework:
- Draw a bar graph using given data.
Day 10: Revision and Assessment
Objective:
Students will revise and demonstrate understanding.
Activities:
- Revision of:
- Data
- Tally marks
- Pictographs
- Bar graphs
- Quiz and oral questioning
- Fun group activity
Assessment:
- Short test (mixed questions)
- Oral assessment
Homework:
- Prepare for unit test / practice worksheet
Teaching Aids
- Blackboard
- Charts
- Worksheets
- Colour pencils
- Stickers or pictures
Life Skills Integration
- Observation skills
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Logical thinking
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