Data Analysis and Interpretation for Educators (Part 3 of 3)

Issued by Texas State University Continuing Education

This badge along with the Introduction to Data Literacy for Educators and Data Visualization for Educators badges helps develop data-literate learners who can collect, organize, visualize, interpret, analyze and share data for themselves and other people to use and understand (www.dataspire.org). This badge offers an opportunity to transform information into actionable instructional knowledge and practices by visualizing, analyzing, and interpreting all types of data. Time Required: 2 hours

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Upon completion of the badge activities, educators learn about the differences between data analysis and interpretation. They will learn the elements of effective interpretation and gain content knowledge through four exercises intended to give the earner practical experience in the areas of data analysis and data interpretation. Learners will answer questions through data interpretation.

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Science & Engineering Practices: Asking Questions & Defining Problems, Developing & Using Models, Planning & Carrying Out Investigations, Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Using Mathematics & Computational Thinking, Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions, Engaging in Argument from Evidence, Obtaining, Evaluating, & Communicating Information.