Data is just waiting for scholars to analyze. By viewing a video of a data analyst explaining his job and the math that surrounds it, scholars begin a lesson on data collection and analysis. Groups develop questions for a poll on teenage technology use.

Concepts

data analysis, statistics, percents, cost analysis, polls

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class actually conduct the poll and then analyze data
• Conduct a web search on ways that Big Data has helped society or businesses
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with data collection and analysis techniques

Pros

• Provides some examples to help learners brainstorm ideas
• Gives a list of discussion prompts for instructor use
  

Cons

• No handouts for the activity
  

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.a 6.SP.B.4 6.SP.B.5.c