Year 5

Graphical Modelling

In this unit children learn to use an object-based graphics package to produce images and visual models. They learn the key differences between an object-based program and a paint package and understand that visual models can be used to identify patterns and relationships.

Analysing Data and Asking Questions

In this unit children learn to use prepared databases to answer questions which rely on more than one variable. They will present data in graphical form, print out their graphs and use them to help them answer questions relating to the data.

Children will be able to build on what they have learnt in this unit when: investigating possible relationships between data in history, geography, science and mathematics; undertaking investigations that rely on more data than they are able to collect for themselves, for example when searching for information on the World Wide Web.

Evaluating Information

In this unit children learn the importance of checking information for mistakes and anomalies, how to detect mistakes and to amend them.

Introduction to Spreadsheets

In this unit children learn to enter numbers, labels and simple formulae into a spreadsheet and to use the data to calculate totals. Children will be introduced to spreadsheet software and will explore how changes in price and quantity can affect total cost.

Controlling Devices

In this unit children learn how to control simple devices, such as buzzers, small motors and lights, using basic control boxes. They learn how to control devices by turning them on and off according to a set of instructions. This will be developed so that children understand how to sequence a set of instructions to get a desired outcome.