Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Computing
We are opinion pollsters

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to identify the importance of surveys and questionnaires. The children will create their own opinion poll on a subject which is important to them. They will seek responses from a variety of people. This data will be analysed to gain a result. This will help to develop their understanding of statistics.

In this unit the children will…
Decide on the topic for their survey.
Write questions for their survey.
Create a survey.
Collect the data from their survey.
Use their data to create charts and graphs.
Present the results of their survey.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Collect data via the internet.
Treat data collected in a way that shows respect for individuals.
Use Google Forms to collect data.
Use Google Slides to present their results.
Most children will:
Explain how the web has allowed them to work collaboratively on a number of different documents.
Critique survey forms and presentations.
Move information between different applications.
Analyse the data collected.
Some children will:
Explain how they and their respondents have used services running on Google da ta centre servers via the internet.
Show an awareness of data protection issues raised by the use of online
surveys.
Review the data critically, looking for
exceptions and patterns.
Complete the challenge without much support or guidance.

Key Vocabulary
Chart
Data
Graph
Opinion
Questions
Rating
Scale
Research
Survey