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Lizards Task Level A: Teacher Version with Student Version

This lesson provides nontraditional data for students to explore with an emphasis on statistical questions used at each of the four phases of the framework for statistical reasoning outlined in the Guidelines for Assessment in Statistics Education (GAISE) II. The use of secondary data on the habitats of lizards combined with posing questions will strengthen the opportunity for students to think and reason statistically.

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Lizards Task Levels B and C: Teacher Version with Student Version

This lesson provides a secondary data set for students to explore to develop understanding of classification, a data science concept, using accessible technology called CODAP.

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Graphing with Kids: Teaching the Superpower of Numbers and Data

Imagine a world in which numbers and data come alive to solve problems, spark curiosity, and tell captivating stories. In this world, math isn’t boring or intimidating—it’s vibrant and full of possibilities, unlocking colorful and creative ways to understand the world around us. This is the world of Daphne, the data-drawing dragon. Come meet her.

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Some New Old Assessment Ideas

When 2020 pitched its curveball at educators, one of the largest challenges we faced was finding equitable, meaningful assessments that could be delivered remotely. In other words, could we write exam questions we thought students would find authentic and still allow us to feel confident we were learning about students’ individual achievements?

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