Sorting Out

Processing, Categorizing & Analyzing Data

Filter, organize, represent, and analyze raw information to identify patterns, relationships, and trends.

🧠 Thinking Routines

Compare two concepts, algorithms, or tools systematically.

"Compare Vector graphics (.svg) vs Bitmap graphics (.png)."

Synthesize new data with prior knowledge and identify remaining challenges.

"Analyze our school energy consumption spreadsheet graph."

Overlapping sets for comparing overlapping properties and features.

Binary sorting key separating objects by Yes/No questions.

Rank 9 items or features in a diamond shape from highest to lowest importance.

Build formulas, bar charts, pie graphs, and conditional formatting.

Early years data sorting, tallying, and pictogram creation.

Design flowcharts, concept maps, and branching decision trees.

Create polished infographics and visual data dashboards.

Year 1-2

Sort physical robot cards by battery type or movement method, entering counts into J2e Pictograms.

Year 3-4

Create a binary decision tree in Google Drawings to classify hardware into Input, Output, Storage, or Processing.

Year 5-6

Import survey data into Google Sheets, apply `=SUM` and `=AVERAGE` formulas, and construct comparative bar charts.