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How Accurate Are Student-Collected Data?
Journal Article | April 2008
The purpose of this study was to teach upper elementary and high school students to monitor two estuarine creeks using an adaptation of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Adopt-A-Stream protocol. Data…
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Journal Article | January 2022
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Journal Article | April 2021
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Tech Trek: Data collection and analysis tools
Journal Article | November 2003
This activity is designed to help students learn to use technology to analyze data. In this illustration, students design and conduct a scientific investigation based on data collected from height and arm span…
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Tech Trek: No need to weather the storm to collect data
Journal Article | December 2008
At a time when climate change is at the forefront of the media and is a topic of worldwide scientific inquiry, it is critical to engage middle school science students in technology-based activities that integrate…
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Integrating Technology: Using Google Forms to Collect and Analyze Data
Journal Article | April 2017
This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. Google Forms is used for a lab activity described in this article during a unit on the circulatory system.
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Science 2.0: Collaborative Data Collection via Google Forms
Journal Article | January 2015
This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue describes a collaborative model of data collection.
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Journal Article | January 2022
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Journal Article | April 2022
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Journal Article | March 2020
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Data Science Meets Science Teaching
Journal Article | January 2022
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Collection | June 2017
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Measuring Data Skills in Undergraduate Student Work
Journal Article | February 2021
Data literacy, or students’ abilities to understand, interpret, and think critically about data, is an increasing need in K–16 science education. Ocean Tracks College Edition (OT-CE) sought to address this need by…
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Journal Article | May 2020
[A] major goal for science education should be to provide all students with the background to systematically investigate issues related to their personal and community priorities. They should be able to frame…
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Small Instructional Changes to Emphasize Data Modeling Practices
Journal Article | February 2021
Data modeling practices are often invisible to students in introductory biology courses. However, developing a well-rounded understanding of these practices is critical for scientific literacy. Furthermore, introductory…