"Data is so boring, there's no way to find any patterns in them."  Or is there? Pairs investigate data sets using different data visualization tools to discover a trend that may exist in a data set. Once they find a trend or pattern, they write about their discoveries and include the visualization they made.

Concepts

data representations, data analysis, collaboration, data collection, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Find other available data sets to use to create variety in the activity
• Restrict the data sets to just a couple to aid in the pairs' decision on which to explore

Classroom Considerations

• The class will need to know how to use a tool to create a chart from data
• The 12th lesson in a unit of 15

Pros

• Includes a folder of data sets
• Provides a rubric to assess the report

Cons

• None