This task will enable you to use the Communicating and Handling Information strand of ICT while supporting and enhancing mathematics.

The topic/theme to be supported should be one where both numeric and alphanumeric information can be collected.

Novice Task:

Create a database using numeric and alphanumeric values. The number of fields depends on the ages and previous experiences of the children.

Create a data capture sheet, which contains identical fields to the database.

Prepare a set of questions which will allow simple interrogation - eg. How many children have blue eyes?

Prepare another set of questions which will enable the children to interpret the graph.

Demonstrate to pupils how to:

• complete the data capture sheet
• enter information from the data capture sheet into the database
• save the database
• use the database to answer questions
• plot a graph

Prepare differentiated, cross-curricular tasks/activities which will allow pupils to:

• collect data and complete the data capture sheet
• transfer the information from the data capture sheet into the database
• save the database
• plot a graph
• prepare a set of questions for another group

Resources

• database program
• computer
• printer

Teaching Strategies: Novice