Data

Definition:
Data means information that we collect to learn something. In maths, data is often numbers, words, or symbols that can be organised to help answer questions.

Examples of data:

• The ages of children in a class.
• The colours of cars in a car park.
• How many books each student has read.

In maths:
Data can be shown in tables, charts, and graphs to make it easier to understand and compare.

Fun fact:
The word “data” comes from Latin and means “things given.”