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There is often more to data than meets the eye. Scholars learn that they need to analyze data before making conclusions as they look at data that describes the number of candy bars boys and girls eat. They disprove a given conclusion and make their own valid conclusions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as a performance task assessment
- Create collaborative groups and have each member find a different conclusion they can draw from the data
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should already have an understanding of random sampling
Pros
- Provides a rubric for scoring and an example of student work
- Leaves the task open-ended to encourage the thinking processu
Cons
- None