Years 5–6 Data & Information

These are free worksheets for the Data and Information strand of the Victorian Curriculum Digital Technologies, Levels 5–6: how digital systems represent data, how to collect and organise it, how to analyse and chart it, and how to look after personal data.

The 46 modules are grouped by content description. Data, information and binary covers types of data and how text, images and numbers are stored as bits. Acquiring and manipulating data covers surveys, primary and secondary sources, and entering, sorting, filtering and cleaning data in a spreadsheet. Analysing and visualising data covers formulas, SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX and COUNT, and choosing and labelling charts. Digital footprint and privacy covers personal data, active and passive footprints, privacy settings, consent and anonymising data. Each module includes real practice questions and a full answer key.

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Data, information and binary representation — VC2TDI6D01 (11 modules)

Data and information Raw facts and values, like names or scores. When data is organised so it has meaning, it becomes information, like a table showing each class's average score.

Types of data: numbers and text Numeric data is numbers you can calculate with, like 12 or 3.5. Text data is words and characters, like cat or a phone number, which you never add up or average.

Types of data: images, sound and video A named chunk of stored data. Pictures, sounds and videos are all data that a digital system saves as files, such as photo.jpg, song.mp3 or clip.mp4.

Same data, different representations A way of showing the same data, such as a table, list, picture, symbol or chart. You choose the one that best suits your purpose and your audience.

Digital systems store everything as numbers Computers store text, pictures and sound as numbers. Data is converted into number codes so a digital system can store it and work with it.

Bits and the binary digits 0 and 1 A bit is a single binary digit that is either 0 or 1, like a switch that is off (0) or on (1). A group of 8 bits is called a byte.

Binary place values Binary place values. Each position is worth double the one to its right, so reading from the right the values are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. Decimal doubles into tens instead.

Writing small numbers in binary To write a number in binary, put a 1 under each place value you add and a 0 under the rest. Place values are 8, 4, 2, 1. So 5 is 4 + 1, which is 0101.

Reading binary numbers To read a binary number, add up the place values (1, 2, 4, 8...) that have a 1 under them and ignore the 0s. For example, 1011 is 8 + 2 + 1 = 11.

Representing text with number codes A number the computer uses to stand for one letter or symbol. It stores the number, then turns it back into the character on screen. In one A=1 code, A is 1 and B is 2.

Representing images with pixels A pixel is one tiny square in a grid that makes up a digital image. Each pixel is stored as a number, such as 0 for white or 1 for black.

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Acquiring and manipulating data — VC2TDI6D02 (10 modules)

Primary and secondary data sources Primary data is data you collect yourself, like a survey. Secondary data was collected by someone else, like data from a website or database.

Collecting data with a survey A survey collects data by asking everyone the same clear questions, such as closed or open questions on an online form, so the answers can be counted and compared.

Spreadsheet rows, columns and cells A grid of columns (letters, running down) and rows (numbers, running across). A cell is where a column and row meet, like B3. Each worksheet holds one grid.

Cell references like A1 A cell reference. It names one spreadsheet cell by its column letter (B) then its row number (3). A range like A1:A5 names a group of cells.

Entering data into cells To store data, click a cell, type your value, then press Enter to save it. Tab saves it and moves right. Text lines up left and numbers line up right.

Organising data in a table with headings A grid that organises data. Each column has one heading, and each row holds one record, like one student or one pet. There are no blank rows.

Importing data from a CSV file A plain text file that stores table data with commas between the values. A spreadsheet can open it and show the data in rows and columns.

Sorting data Sorting puts the rows of a table in order using the values in one column, like A to Z or smallest to largest, and keeps each row together.

Filtering data A filter shows only the rows that match a value you choose and hides the other rows. The hidden rows are not deleted. Clear the filter to see them all again.

Cleaning data Finding and fixing mistakes in data, like typos, spelling variations, duplicate rows, missing values and impossible values, so the results are correct.

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Analysing and visualising data — VC2TDI6D03 (15 modules)

Formulas start with = A spreadsheet formula starts with = and works out a result from cell values. This one adds A1 and B1, and the answer shows in the cell.

Arithmetic operators + - * / The symbols + - * / add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers in a formula. Use brackets ( ) to choose which part is worked out first, like =(A1+B1)*2.

The SUM function A formula that adds up all the numbers in a range of cells. The colon means 'from B2 to B10'. The AutoSum button can type it for you.

The AVERAGE function A spreadsheet function that adds up the numbers in cells B2 to B10 and divides by how many there are, to find the mean (the typical value). It is not the total.

The MIN and MAX functions MIN finds the smallest (lowest) value in a range of cells and MAX finds the largest (highest) value. For example, =MAX(B2:B10) shows the top score in cells B2 to B10.

The COUNT function A spreadsheet formula that counts how many cells in the range B2 to B10 contain numbers. It ignores cells with text or empty cells.

Copying a formula down a column The small square at a cell's corner. Drag it down to copy a formula to the cells below. The cell references change row by row, so B2 becomes B3.

Formatting numbers and cells Changing how a cell looks, such as currency, decimal places, bold or column width, without changing the value stored inside it. For example, 5 can show as $5.00.

Finding patterns, trends and outliers Look for patterns and trends in data, like highest, lowest, going up or down. An outlier is a value that stands out from the rest. Compare groups to see differences.

Choosing the right chart Pick the chart that matches your question: a bar chart to compare categories, a line chart for change over time, and a pie chart for parts of a whole.

Column and bar charts A chart that uses bars to compare amounts in different categories. Select the labels and values, then choose Insert chart. Column charts have upright bars; bar charts lie sideways.

Line charts A chart that joins points with a line to show how a value changes over time. Time goes along the bottom axis, so you can see if the trend goes up or down.

Pie charts A circle chart split into slices. Each slice shows how big one part is compared with the whole, often as a percentage. All the slices add up to 100%.

Chart titles, axis labels and legends The parts that help a viewer read a chart: the title says the topic, axis labels name the data and units, the legend explains colours.

Drawing conclusions from data A statement that answers a question using evidence from the data, such as numbers. It should only say what the data shows and stay within the data's limits.

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Digital footprint and privacy — VC2TDI6D06 (10 modules)

Personal data Information that identifies you or can be linked to you, such as your name, birthday, address, photos or school. A favourite colour on its own is not personal data.

Personal data stored in online accounts A profile on a website or app that stores the personal data you give it, like your name and age. The company may share that data, so only give what is needed.

Digital footprint The trail of data you leave online from what you do and post, like posts, comments, searches and photos, including data other people share about you.

Active and passive digital footprints Active = data you choose to share, like posting a photo. Passive = data collected about you without you typing it, like cookies, location tracking or browsing history.

Permanence of digital footprints Anything you post online can be copied, saved or shared by others, so it may never fully disappear, even if you delete it. Think before you post.

Privacy settings A switch in an app or account that controls who can see your information, like making it private or friends only.

Consent when collecting personal data Asking permission before collecting someone's personal data and explaining how it will be used. The person can say no. For young people, a parent or guardian may also need to agree.

Collecting only the data you need Only collect the personal data you need for your purpose. Less data means less risk, so skip unneeded questions, store data safely and delete it when finished.

Anonymising data To remove or replace names and other identifying details in data, like using ID numbers, so people cannot be recognised.

Privacy check for a data project A review of a data project that asks if you have consent, only collect what you need, hide names, and store the data safely, before you share it.

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Printable Years 5–6 Data & Information Crosswords & Word Searches

Built from the key terms of each block of modules, every one with a full answer key. All free printables →

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Crossword: Data, information and binary representation (Modules 1–10) 10 clues · Data and information, Types of data: numbers and text, Types of data: images, sound and video, Same data, different representations and more

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Crossword: Data, information and binary representation and Acquiring and manipulating data (Modules 11–20) 10 clues · Representing images with pixels, Primary and secondary data sources, Collecting data with a survey, Spreadsheet rows, columns and cells and more

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Crossword: Acquiring and manipulating data and Analysing and visualising data (Modules 21–30) 10 clues · Cleaning data, Formulas start with =, Arithmetic operators + - * /, The SUM function and more

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Crossword: Analysing and visualising data and Digital footprint and privacy (Modules 31–56) 10 clues · Choosing the right chart, Column and bar charts, Line charts, Pie charts and more

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Word Search: Data, information and binary representation and Acquiring and manipulating data (Modules 1–20) 20 words to find · Data and information, Types of data: numbers and text, Types of data: images, sound and video, Same data, different representations and more

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Word Search: Acquiring and manipulating data to Digital footprint and privacy (Modules 21–56) 20 words to find · Cleaning data, Formulas start with =, Arithmetic operators + - * /, The SUM function and more

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Is this aligned to a curriculum?

Yes — the modules are grouped by the Levels 5–6 Data and Information content descriptions of the Victorian Curriculum Digital Technologies (VC2TDI6D01, D02, D03 and D06), and each section below can be added to a class on its own.

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