MS Access Lesson – Data Types and Data Entry KS3/KS4 ICT

This fully resourced ICT lesson introduces students to data types and data entry in Microsoft Access, building both practical skills and theoretical knowledge of key database concepts. It is part of a six-lesson series designed to meet the skills required for competent MS Access use, modelled around the EDEXCEL IGCSE ICT specification but adaptable for any curriculum.

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Literacy, numeracy, and thinking settler activity

Flashcards for all key terms

Clear explainer slides

A range of structured activities

Teacher tutorial video for step-by-step guidance

MP4 and YouTube video options

Access to a Google quiz for student progress checks and retrieval practice (basic and advanced versions)

This series covers:

Data Types and Data Entry

Key Relationships and Key Types

Validation & Sorting

Queries & Operators

Reports & Mail Merge

Revision (37 flashcards and a range of activities)

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