Teach Data Literacy Handbook
A practical classroom guide helping Scottish primary teachers build data literacy through the PPDAC cycle.
The Teach Data Literacy Handbook is a comprehensive guide giving Scottish teachers everything they need to introduce data literacy in primary classrooms.
Created with Data Education in Schools at the University of Edinburgh, it supports the Curriculum for Excellence by unpacking core data concepts and the Problem → Plan → Data → Analysis → Conclusion (PPDAC) problem-solving cycle.
Clear structure, strong visuals, and practical examples make data accessible, relevant, and fun.
Created with Data Education in Schools at the University of Edinburgh, it supports the Curriculum for Excellence by unpacking core data concepts and the Problem → Plan → Data → Analysis → Conclusion (PPDAC) problem-solving cycle.
Clear structure, strong visuals, and practical examples make data accessible, relevant, and fun.
Data Education in Schools · University of Edinburgh · Scottish Government · UK Government · Data-Driven Innovation City Region Deal · Data Skills Gateway
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Publication design · Editorial design · Information graphics · Illustration
2023 – 24
THE CHALLENGE
Teachers needed a single, reliable resource that explained both the why and how of teaching data literacy.
The challenge was to design a handbook that felt structured yet inviting — something busy teachers could open anywhere and immediately use.
It had to balance curriculum precision with visual clarity, guiding readers through abstract ideas in a tangible way.
Teachers needed a single, reliable resource that explained both the why and how of teaching data literacy.
The challenge was to design a handbook that felt structured yet inviting — something busy teachers could open anywhere and immediately use.
It had to balance curriculum precision with visual clarity, guiding readers through abstract ideas in a tangible way.
Editorial illustrations punctuate the text with movement and clarity, turning complex concepts into simple visual moments.
The tone throughout is friendly and practical: diagrams, teacher tips, and real-world examples keep it grounded while the layout encourages exploration.
The principle was simple — make data feel doable.
THE OUTCOME
- 84-page printed handbook distributed to Scottish primary schools
- Digital edition available through Data Education in Schools
- Organised by the PPDAC cycle with clear teaching guidance and resource lists
- Includes contributions and introduction by Professor Judy Robertson
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