Collecting Simple Information
We can collect information by asking questions, observing things around us and counting objects. The information we collect can then be used to answer simple questions.
For example, we can ask children which fruit they like and record their answers.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how simple information is collected.
- Collect information by asking questions.
- Collect information by observing.
- Count collected information carefully.
Asking Questions
One simple way to collect information is to ask a question. The answers to the question give us information.
Question: Which colour do you like?
Red, Blue, Red, Green, Red
These answers give us information about the children's choices.
Collecting Information by Observation
We can also collect information by looking carefully at objects around us. This is called observing.
By observing the objects, we can find three pencils and two books.
Counting the Information
After collecting information, we can count how many times each answer or object appears.
There are three apples and two bananas.
Counting carefully helps us avoid mistakes when working with data.
Common Mistakes
- Do not forget to record every answer.
- Do not count the same object more than once.
- Make sure the question is clear.
- Check your counting after collecting information.
Practice
1. Name one way to collect information.
2. What can we learn by asking a question?
3. What does it mean to observe?
4. Why should we count information carefully?
Try It Yourself
Ask three people which fruit they like best. Write down their answers and count how many people chose each fruit.
Quick Revision
- We can collect information by asking questions.
- We can collect information by observing.
- We should record every answer carefully.
- Counting helps us understand the collected information.
Next Step
After collecting information, we need to organise it. In the next lesson, you will learn how to sort information into groups.