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SORTING DATA

Sorting data means arranging information in a clear and organised order. For
example, you can arrange books on a shelf from A to Z or line up numbers from

the smallest to the largest. In simple terms, sorting is the process of putting data
in a specific order.

Different ways to sort data are as follows:

Alphabetical (A Z or Z A) for words, such as

names or subjects.
Numerical (smallest largest or largest smallest) About 70% of surveys use
for marks, heights or scores. multiple-choice questions for
easy analysis.
Date order (oldest newest or newest oldest)
for timelines or events.

ACTIVITY-3

Create a presentation on Everyday Robots. Prepare a separate slide for each
robot. On each slide, include the robot’s name, a picture of the robot and
a short description explaining what the robot does. Once all the slides are

prepared, sort the slides in alphabetical order based on the robot names.

ACTIVITY-4

Students will make flashcards for different Internet services, writing the
name and a short description. Then, they will group the cards by function:

Communication (e.g., Email), Entertainment (e.g., Video Streaming), Shopping
(e.g., Online Shopping) and Information (e.g., News Websites). Finally, they
can discuss why each service belongs in its category.

RAPID RECALL Tick ( ) if you know this.

1. Sorting data means arranging information in a clear and organised order.

2. Different ways to sort data are alphabetical, numerical and data order.

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