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Grade 8 Coding Curriculum: Coding Involving Data Analysis​

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Grade Eight: Coding Involving Data Analysis

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  • Write, read, alter, and execute code, including code that involves the analysis of data
  • Describe how changes to the code affect the outcomes and the efficiency of the code
Lesson 1: Review of Sub-Programs and Defined Counts

Students identify and discuss examples of sub-programs and defined counts in their daily lives

Lesson 2: Making Graphs on Google Sheets

Students create a graph, determine the mean and median, and use conditional formatting to view data on a spreadsheet.

Lesson 3: Describing Data Sets Using Pseudocode

Students describe data sets using mathematical language.

Lesson 4: Describing Data Sets on Scratch

Students use conditional statements on Scratch to show relationships between data sets.

Lesson 5: Making a Scatter Plot on Scratch

Students create a scatter plot on Scratch to display relevant data.

Scratch Tutorial

Video for applying lessons learned on Scratch.

Created by a Teacher and Coder

Together, Ace and Emily teamed up to make a practical guide for Ontario teachers to deliver quality coding lessons to students.

Hi, I'm Ace!

I am a UofT Computer Science graduate and have over 10 years of professional programming experience at IBM, TD Bank and Loyalty One. I will teach you coding concepts from the new Ontario curriculum using simple, real life examples.

Hi, I'm Emily!

I'm an Ontario primary teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience and a Masters of Education. I was lost with the new coding curriculum, then Ace taught me the concepts and we teamed up to create a practical guide.

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