Introduction to Data Analytics – Lesson 1 Preview!

We’ve been working on a new course focused on the Data Analytics curriculum in Australia, and we’re excited to provide a preview of the first lesson for you!

Learning Intentions

By the end of this lesson:

  • I can experience how data is collected and reported online
  • I can identify and re-word analytical questions to be more specific
  • I can represent data as tables, column charts and pie charts in a spreadsheet
  • I understand the advantages of each type of data representation
  • I can make an informed decision about how to visually represent a dataset

Below is a video introducing the first part of the lesson (4:35 mins):

Vimeo video link

Resources Needed

You can find instructional slides (and embedded videos) below:

You’ll also need:

  • 📈 The link to the Snake game data dashboard 📈(follow the instructions in the video or the slides above)
  • Your laptop or computational device with a keyboard
  • A spreadsheet program (i.e. Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets)

Student Resources

📄Lesson 1 Worksheet (1 per student)Google Doc, PDF, MS Word

Curriculum Links

ACARA Digital Technologies v9.0 Content Descriptors:

  • AC9TDI8P01: acquire, store and validate data from a range of sources using software, including spreadsheets and databases
  • AC9TDI8P02: analyse and visualise data using a range of software, including spreadsheets and databases, to draw conclusions and make predictions by identifying trends

NSW Computing Technology Syllabus Outcomes:

  • TE4-DIG-02: uses data and digital systems to code, design and produce projects

Victorian Digital Technologies 2.0 Content Descriptors:

  • VC2TDI8D02: acquire, store, manipulate and validate data from a range of sources using software tools, including spreadsheets and single-table databases
  • VC2TDI8D03: analyse and visualise data using a range of software, including spreadsheets and simple database queries, draw conclusions and make predictions by identifying trends

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