Science·Scientific Inquiry·procedural
Recording Data
Gather and record data using simple methods such as tables, tally charts, and drawings to help answer questions
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is learning to be a young scientist — asking questions, making careful observations, recording what they see in simple charts and drawings, and testing ideas to find answers.
Evidence of understanding
- Record observations and measurements in a simple table or tally chart
- Use drawings or labelled diagrams to record what was observed
- Explain how the recorded data helps answer the original question
Assessment prompt
Can Recording Data collect information during an experiment — like counting, measuring, or drawing — and put it into a simple table or chart?
Standards alignment
KS1.Sci.WS.6GB · uk-nc-2013
Gathering and recording data
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1