Changes

#Data sets have to be prepared (in sets of 2 or 3) for each computer/ group of students. A data folder must be created on each computer and the data sets copied.

#Data sets have to be prepared (in sets of 2 or 3) for each computer/ group of students. A data folder must be created on each computer and the data sets copied.

#Copy the data folder on the computers.  For each data set, make a set of questions for the students to answer after a study of the graph.  After the students complete the analysis, encourage them to express the summary of the analysis in the form of a mind map. The following questions can be given to the students for discussion

#Copy the data folder on the computers.  For each data set, make a set of questions for the students to answer after a study of the graph.  After the students complete the analysis, encourage them to express the summary of the analysis in the form of a mind map. The following questions can be given to the students for discussion

##What are the data elements captured?

##What data elements are captured?

##Is the data giving your exact numbers or only relative estimation?

##Does the data give your exact numbers or only relative estimation?

##What can you conclude from the data?

##What can you conclude from the data?

##What are the advantages in each kind of representation? When do you think each method is suited?

##What are the advantages in each kind of representation? When do you think is each method suited?

##What further information on the topic would you like to find out?

##What further information on the topic would you like to find out?

#The data sets can be drawn so as to represent different subjects

#The data sets can be drawn so as to represent different subjects

#Encourage students to use a text editor to type their observations

#Encourage students to use a text editor to type their observations

====Organizing data to make meaning====

====Organizing data to make meaning====

#This activity will take 80 minutes and will involve going out to collect data

#This activity will take 80 minutes and will involve students going out to collect data

#If any permissions for conducting surveys, going out of school is needed, they have to be taken.

#If any permissions for conducting surveys, going out of school is needed, they have to be taken.

#Let students collect the data and make their notes.  Encourage them to discuss how the raw data has come and how we have to identify data elements for capturing  

#Let students collect the data and make their notes.  Encourage them to discuss how the raw data has come and how we have to identify data elements for capturing  

====Concept map and text document====

====Concept map and text document====

#Together these activities could take 4 periods

#Together these activities could take 4 periods

#Make sure to explain to the students the cumulative nature of the portfolio

#Make sure to explain to the students about the cumulative nature of the portfolio

#Explain the use of a concept map to clarify one's thinking, make connections between concepts

#Explain the use of a concept map to clarify one's thinking, make connections between the concepts

#The students should understand that a text document is another way of representing analysis and findings

#The students should understand that a text document is another way of representing analysis and findings

#Discuss with students the advantages of different kinds of data representation and show how formats can be combined (by inserting a mind map as an image)

#Discuss with students the advantages of different kinds of data representation and show how formats can be combined (by inserting a mind map as an image)