Data Displays and Foldables (MAT 257)
Alright, let's talk about data displays. I'm talking about pictographs, dot plots, stem and leaf plots, histograms, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, and scatterplots. They are all related and should come out simple. I really found it helpful the way my math teacher laid out all the different data displays.She used foldables and other technics, then checked our understanding of the whole unit through us creating a mind map.
As we went through this unit in class, my work experience at an elementary school was going over a similar unit. I loved learning about data displays in class and seeing the kids experience almost the same learning. It really helped put it all in perspective.
Here are some examples of the foldables we created to help us organize the characteristics of certain data displays. (sorry for the low-quality pictures)
This tri-foldable features the pictograph, bar graph, and circle graph. It organizes information on their type of data (all numerical), as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
This foldable features the dot plot, histogram, and stem and leaf plot. It also organizes information on their type of data (all categorical), as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
This foldable, different from the first two, is more of a booklet. Each flap features information on scatterplots. Specifically, if they are negative, positive, or no association patterns.
Foldables are useful for any subject so they are very versatile in a classroom. It can really help a student get the main idea of a concept.The trifold and booklet style are only two of many other styles too. I wouldn't hesitate to use foldables in my future classroom. I would probably use them for subjects other than math too. Data displays are fun because you can really teach them at any age.
The last thing my teacher had us do for this unit was to create a mind map connecting all the terms and complete our understanding of how they all connect. She gave us creative liberty, and I choose to use an online tool called Popplet: Link. I really enjoyed this and see myself using this in my teaching to help students connect their learning and check their understanding.
As we went through this unit in class, my work experience at an elementary school was going over a similar unit. I loved learning about data displays in class and seeing the kids experience almost the same learning. It really helped put it all in perspective.
Here are some examples of the foldables we created to help us organize the characteristics of certain data displays. (sorry for the low-quality pictures)
This tri-foldable features the pictograph, bar graph, and circle graph. It organizes information on their type of data (all numerical), as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
This foldable features the dot plot, histogram, and stem and leaf plot. It also organizes information on their type of data (all categorical), as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
Foldables are useful for any subject so they are very versatile in a classroom. It can really help a student get the main idea of a concept.The trifold and booklet style are only two of many other styles too. I wouldn't hesitate to use foldables in my future classroom. I would probably use them for subjects other than math too. Data displays are fun because you can really teach them at any age.
The last thing my teacher had us do for this unit was to create a mind map connecting all the terms and complete our understanding of how they all connect. She gave us creative liberty, and I choose to use an online tool called Popplet: Link. I really enjoyed this and see myself using this in my teaching to help students connect their learning and check their understanding.
Hi Holli! I love all of the foldables that we make in class to put in our math notebooks too. They are super helpful when studying for a test because all of the information is right there in one spot. I was so bummed when we were doing the scatterplot one because I decided to try and be on top of things and glued mine into my notebook before she showed us how to make the booklet for it :(
ReplyDeleteI love your mind map! It looks so professional. I found making the mind maps to be extremely helpful for understanding the material. It was also proved to be one of the best study guides for the test. I dreaded the assignment at first but it is now something that I will incorporate into my lesson plans regularly. Great job on your blog!
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this post before even reading it because I love my foldables! They are such a great way to organize all the vocabulary and be able to go back and access it quickly if you need it. I liked how you included pictures of the different types we made and explained why their useful. I also, like how you included the mind map and a website to help create one. The mind map was so useful and I've never thought to use it for math. Great post and blog!