Let the computer summarize all that data. Pairs work together to learn how to create pivot tables by following directions in the online module. They then utilize the data collected from the beginning of the unit to create their own summary tables.

Concepts

data, data display, data tables, computer science, data representations, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class find examples of data that is presented as summary tables

Classroom Considerations

• The resource uses the cleaned data from the Cleaning Data lesson
• Familiarize yourself with the ways of creating pivot tables in Excel and Google Sheets
• 14th lesson in a unit of 15

Pros

• The lesson contains links to information on how to build pivot tables
• Has a couple of suggestions for assessment possibilities

Cons

• The assessment section mentions a rubric, but there is no rubric in the links