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Smith, Amy; Molinaro, Marco; Lee, Alisa; Guzman-Alvarez, Alberto – Science Teacher, 2014
For students to be successful in STEM, they need "statistical literacy," the ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate statistical information (Gal 2002). The science and engineering practices dimension of the "Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS") highlights these skills, emphasizing the importance of…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Learning Modules
US Department of Commerce, 2008
This handbook was developed for high school teachers looking for new sources of timely information and ways to make courses more engaging and relevant to students. The American Community Survey (ACS) provides a wide online array of social, economic, and demographic information about the nation, states, and local communities. These data can be…
Descriptors: Community Surveys, Secondary School Teachers, Social Studies, Statistical Data
Bernhardt, Victoria L. – Eye on Education, 2005
This book helps you make sense of the data your school collects, including state student achievement results as well as other qualitative and quantitative data. Easy-to-use templates, tools, and examples are available on the accompanying CD-ROM. High stakes accountability requires that you develop your understanding of who your students are and…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Accountability, Academic Achievement, High Schools