Introduce your students to reading and interpreting data with our Interpreting Data Beginners Look & Write PowerPoint. This beginner-friendly interactive resource helps students build foundational skills in data interpretation using simple graphs, charts and tally marks.

Each slide follows the LOOK - WRITE - CHECK format. Students view a clear data display (such as a pictograph, tally chart or simple table), read the related question, and write their answer on a whiteboard, in a book or on paper. The next slide reveals the correct answer so students can check their work and engage in discussion.

Interpreting Data Beginners Look & Write PowerPoint is perfect for Foundation to Year 2 students learning how to read and respond to basic data. It’s ideal for whole-class modelling, small group practise or formative assessment during your data unit.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Read and interpret simple data representations such as pictographs and tally charts
• ✅ Answer questions based on counting, comparing and identifying information
• ✅ Build early statistical literacy through structured practise

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint featuring beginner-friendly data displays
• Each sequence follows the LOOK - WRITE - CHECK format
• Questions are scaffolded to support early learners with clear visuals

Materials Needed:

• Interactive whiteboard or device capable of running PowerPoint
• Mini whiteboards, paper or student notebooks for written responses

How to Use:

1. Open the PowerPoint and display the data question to your class.
2. Read the question and allow time for students to analyse the chart or graph.
3. Students write their answer during the WRITE slide.
4. Click to reveal the CHECK slide and discuss the correct response as a class.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during your maths block to introduce or review data concepts
• 💡 Include in rotations for individual or small group practise
• 💡 Model strategies for reading and comparing data before independent use
• 💡 Use thumbs up/down or response cards to support early readers in whole-class activities
• 💡 Follow up with drawing or constructing your own simple data sets as a class

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Highlight key data vocabulary like “most,” “least,” “how many,” and “total” throughout
• 💛 Support visual learners by pointing out key features of the graphs and charts on each slide
• 💛 Encourage partner discussion or sharing of strategies after each question

Interpreting Data Beginners Look & Write PowerPoint is a simple, structured and visual way to help young learners develop early data interpretation skills – setting the foundation for confident data literacy.