This is a one hour exam preparation lesson to show A Level Biology students how to answer exam questions which require them to interpret data.
It begins by looking at how to describe data that’s presented in a table or a graph, and then how to explain data or draw conclusions from the data. There are lots of example exam questions which require students to practice each type of skill so that patterns in the structure to their answers and the mark scheme can be highlighted.
Examiner’s reports for all questions are also included on the PowerPoint and in the student resource pack so that they can read them and reflect on their own answers as they work.
Resources included: Powerpoint with all exam questions, mark schemes and examiner’s plus student resource which includes the same.
A set of questions on interpretation and presentation of data, observation, fair testing, use of different keys. Some questions can give you ideas for lab activities.
This resources enables children to read and interpret information from pictograms, make comparisons and ask questions about data. It includes worksheets linked to WRM fluency tasks 1 & 2 and reasoning questions.
WRM Small Step: pictograms
Curriculum links:
-Interpret and present data using bar charts, pictograms and tables.
-Solve one-step and two-step questions [for example, ‘How many more?’ and ‘How many fewer?’ using information presented in scaled bar charts and pictograms and tables.
Enjoy!
Your feedback is always welcome x
Please find within this download:
A detailed and engaging PowerPoint, Differentiated (SEN, LA, MA, HA & Mastery) Worksheet with Answer Sheet for a complete lesson on this National Curriculum Statement: Interpret and present data using bar charts, pictograms and tables.
The PowerPoint has the following features:
→ Differentiated starter activity (plus extension)
→ Extremely logical and simplistic explanations with animated examples and pictures to aid learning
→ Clear, detailed and engaging activities built into the PowerPoint to aid your AfL as you teach
→ Tasks linked to and based around identifying information from bar charts, pictograms and tables
→ Beautiful animations, images and graphs used to draw children’s attention to the key messages of the PowerPoint
→ Learning Objective and differentiated success criteria which is clearly visible for all children
→ Animated count-down timer so children know how long they have left of the lesson (this is also good for teachers as it reminds you when to do mini-plenaries/feedback/etc).
The Word Document has the following features:
→ Differentiated activities on one sheet from SEN, LA, MA, HA and Mastery Challenge
→ Coloured activity boxes to help you quickly assign tasks to children
→ Learning objective and short date (which automatically updates to the day you open the document)
→ Differentiated success criteria that link with the PowerPoint
→ Answer sheet included for all questions
Explore our other Year 3 Statistics Lessons:
Interpret and present data using bar charts, pictograms and tables
Solve one-step and two-step questions (for example ‘How many more’ and ‘How many fewer?’) using information presented in scaled bar charts and pictograms and tables
This resources enables children to read and interpret information from pictograms, make comparisons and ask questions about data.
WRM Small Step: pictograms
Curriculum links:
-Interpret and present data using bar charts, pictograms and tables.
-Solve one-step and two-step questions [for example, ‘How many more?’ and ‘How many fewer?’ using information presented in scaled bar charts and pictograms and tables.
Enjoy!
Your feedback is always welcome x
Edited
Error on Q4 has been corrected.
Includes:
- Finding and sorting Information
- Displaying Information (line graphs, tally charts, bar charts/graphs, Carroll diagrams and Venn diagrams)
- Code breakers
- Interpreting data
Can be adapted for upper KS1 and lower KS2
I made this up after working on similar resources to find information from data. There is a much simpler version at the bottom for children with AEN. Most children were able to work on one step problems when interpreting data. Once this is completed I will give them one and two step problems. More able will be able to write their own.
There are 4 presentations in total and each of them provides a simple introduction to data handling for young learners.
They present information in:
block graph form
tally chart form
pictogram form
They are ideal lesson starters as they are clear and concise. They encourage the learners to actively record answers on mini whiteboards. Answers to each slide question follows on to provide immediate correction as the learners show their whiteboard answers. This ensures whole class/group engagement in the task, as well as providing immediate teacher assessment. It is easier to see who is managing the task well and those who are struggling to interpret the charts etc. The emphasis is on interpreting simple data. There is added challenge when children are asked to analyse and identify the most popular or least popular item as well as comparing two different items.
These presentations offer the children some raw data that they haven’t collected themselves. This can be useful: the teacher knows that everyone has the same information without worrying about the accuracy of recording methods. So, the children can focus on analysis rather than collection at this stage.
I have found this approach an ideal introduction. Children are more confident when they are asked to interpret data more independently.
I have uploaded several jpg files so teachers can peruse the resources more comprehensively.
I hope that your children enjoy these active tasks. I would be delighted if feedback was provided.
This product contains data and graphing relating to pictograms, bar charts, block graphs and tally charts and tables. It also includes lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and worksheet activities. Suitable for Grades 1 to 3.
There is a PowerPoint Presentation on each lesson.
Lesson Plans contain:-
-Oral/Mental Starters
-Main activities
-Plenaries (Recap session)
Lesson Plan 1: Pictograms - 2 differentiated worksheet activities and question sheet on pictograms.
Lesson Plan 2: Block Graphs - worksheet activities on creating block graphs and question sheets.
Lesson Plan 3: Tally Charts and Tables - Students learn how to tally and read tables in order to create a pictogram and block graph. - 4 differentiated worksheet activities in this lesson.
Lesson Plan 4: Bar Charts (vertical and horizonal) - Students read and answer questions on bar charts and learn to interpret them; produce a bar chart from a table - Zoo Animals.
Surveys on Favorite Fruit, Flavors of Ice cream, Favorite Pets , How Children Travel to School and Favorite Vegetables.
Worksheets and Presentations are editable, reproducible and printable.
Resources 1 and 2 - Best to print off, laminate and cut apart for reuse.
Learning Objectives: Organize, represent and interpret data to draw a picture graph (pictogram), and block graph.
Represent data, solve information presented in a bar graph.
Draw scaled picture graph and bar graph to represent data set with several categories.
CCSS.Math.Content.1.MD.C.4
CCSS.Math.Content.2. MD.D.10
CCSS.Math. Content.3.MD.B.3
Now includes PDF versions.
UK Version:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pictograms-block-graphs-bar-charts-tally-charts-tables-presentations-worksheets-11232570
A really fun and unusual lesson using a piece of sheet music to collect data using a tally chart, interpret from a tally chart, present the data in a bar chart and pie chart and further interpret the data using a real-life question. Very enjoyable and no knowledge or prior understanding of sheet music needed. Also Christmas themed (the song used is Jingle Bells) so great for engaging students at that time of year.
This PowerPoint follows the Oxford textbook.
The following content is covered throughout the PowerPoint. I have also added a few extra concepts which can be used in students Internal Assessments (IA). For example, I spend a little time looking at the skewness formula, different ways of calculating outliers, 1.5 x IQR or 2 X SD, skewness in box plots, etc.
Univariate data
* qualitative vs quantitative
* continuous vs discrete
* which representations are used for specific types of data
* primary and secondary data
* choosing a good sample
* sampling bias
* reliability vs validity
* skewness
Questionnaires
* biased questions
Measures of central tendency
* mean, meadian, mode
* outliers
* un-grouped and grouped
* how to use the GDC
* combined mean
Measures of dispersion
* range, quartiles, IQR, standard deviation
* normal distribution curve
* skewness
* different formulas for sample and population for SD
* how to use the GDC
* effects on mean and SD
Sampling techniques
Presentation of data
Bivariate data
* scatter graphs
* correlation
* introduction into the line of best fit (leading into chapter 6)
Throughout the PowerPoint there are worked examples and student exercises. There are also multiple links to various classroom and interactive activities using GeoGebra and Desmos Classrooms. As well, I have included links to certain Youtube videos to help with using the GDC.
Year 3 Statistics Interpret & Present Bar Chart Data
This Year 3 Maths Statistics Read and Interpret Data Using Bar Charts Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to read and interpret data using bar charts.
Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about.
LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
A collection of PowerPoint presentations for teachers to teach a range of topics related to data representation.
This includes binary, hexadecimal, units of storage, representing sound, and character sets.
"There are 10 kinds of people in the world; those who understand binary numbers… and those who don’t!"
Alongside understanding the joke above(!), KS3 Computer Science: Data Representation - Year 7 will teach your students the following:
Explain why a computer uses binary.
To be able to identify the number of bits in different units of data e.g. Bit, Nibble, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, etc.
To explain the difference between ‘base 2’ and ‘base 10’ numbering systems.
To be able to convert binary into denary and vice versa.
Explain how characters are stored in the ASCII character set.
Your students will learn this information through a variety of clearly presented instructions as well as a range of tasks and activities designed to consolidate learning.
This unit of work also includes a final assessment.
Full teacher solutions also included!
Before completing this unit of work, it is recommended that your students complete Computer systems for year 7 so they have an understanding of the different hardware components of a computer.
Presenting Data Pack includes the following :
Bar Charts and Pictograms - Drawing and interpreting
Draw Pie Charts - Draw given the angle, Calculate the angle and draw
Percentage Bar Diagrams - Draw and interpret % bars for real contexts
Stem and Leaf Diagrams - order, draw, interpret, median, back to back
Scatter Diagrams - Draw and interpret - Includes team relay activity
Averages and Range from data and charts - calculations
Cumulative frequency and box plots - draw cf, median and quartiles, draw box and interpret
Histograms - Draw , interpret, and calculate the mean
One Set of Data - Revision task using one set of data .... produce pie chart, mean, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency, box plot and histogram.
I have fully completed and gone over the Digital Information Technology COMPONENT 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data Pearson Set Assignment June 2026.
This is a great guide to help you complete the new released June 2026 paper.
Great tool to assist the marking process so you can check and cross reference against the provided answers.
Included is a fully completed Excel Spreadsheet with all completed tasks for 2A 2B and 2C as well as a complete ‘how to guide’ on PowerPoint.
Fully completed examplar answers for task 3 errors patterns and trends, as well as a guide on responding well to task 1, task 1 is generic and can be used on any PSA, not just the June 2026.
Fully completed suggested answer Task 1, Task 2ABC, and Task 3 from the current specification. (not to be shared with students).
06/1/2026 - added a task to help students with task 2C - this task uses generic data, not the PSA data and can be shared with the students. This will guide students on how to create tables, charts and sparklines.
06/1/2026 - added a new Slide on the PowerPoint guide for Tables, Sparklines and Line Graphs in the answers section.
Also updated the completed Spreadsheet with this included.
This is a PowerPoint presentation which focuses on reading and interpreting line graphs. Several examples of questions are given. Pupils are shown through animations how to read information from a line graph. They are also shown how to interpret reading on a scale and to work out the range between two values. This presentation has been designed in particular for Year 6 pupils and would be ideal for SATs revision. However, it would be appropriate for pupils in upper KS2 or lower KS3.
Introducing this comprehensive digital maths resource designed specifically for Year 2 students to master the art of presenting and reading information from tables in statistics! With this interactive learning tool, students will develop a solid foundation in data representation and analysis while having fun along the way.
Save over 20% when you buy it as part of the Tables and Tally charts Bundle
Our Year 2 Statistics Digital Resource provides a dynamic and engaging learning experience that captures students’ attention from start to finish. The carefully crafted content is aligned with the curriculum standards, ensuring that students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge needed in interpreting and representing data using tables.
Through a series of interactive lessons and activities, your year 2 students will learn how to create, interpret, and use tables effectively. They will discover the significance of tables as a quick and efficient way to record and count data. With the guidance of our intuitive interface, students can practice creating tables in a virtual environment, enabling them to sharpen their skills at their own pace.
To enhance the learning experience, our Year 2 Statistics Digital Resource incorporates interactive self-marking activities using vibrant graphics. Students can put their knowledge to the test with interactive challenges that reinforce their understanding of tables. Additionally, our resource offers progress tracking features, allowing students and educators to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
Whether used in the classroom or at home, our Year 2 Statistics Digital Resource provides an immersive learning environment that supports students’ growth in statistics.
Other related resources in this category include:
Carroll and Venn diagrams
Block Diagrams
3.Tally Charts
I made this worksheet for Year three children. They have to label the horizontal bar chart, complete the tally chart and then answer some True or False questions and explain how they know, to prove it. The questions are differentiated. LO and SC on the worksheet to help with marking.
Will save lots of time.
Student worksheets for ‘How data can be collected, presented and interpreted’. Pack includes; a lower ability worksheet, a higher ability worksheet and a teacher answer sheet.
I have fully completed and gone over the Digital Information Technology COMPONENT 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data Pearson Set Assignment January 2025.
This is a great guide to help you complete the new released January 2025 paper.
Great tool to assist the marking process so you can check and cross reference against the provided answers.
Included is a fully completed Excel Spreadsheet with all completed tasks for 2A 2B and 2C as well as a complete ‘how to guide’ on PowerPoint.
Fully completed examplar answers for 3 errors patterns and trends, as well as a guide on responding well to task 1, task 1 is generic and can be used on any PSA, not just the JAN2025.
Added a tracker for the entire DIT course that covers COMP1, COMP2 and COMP3 and can be used for your entire class.
11/11/2024 - Marking grids (updated) for answers 2A, 2B and 2C
A completed marking grid to show you the best practice.
02/12/24 - Added a marking grid and fully marked student work for COMP2 Jan 2025 with screenshots/comments.
11/12/24 - Added a comment bank and made some minor changes to the marking grid template/marked work.