In a similar sense, a poster may do the same. On a closer inspection, however, aspects such as individual data labels and legends can be seen more clearly. The NCTM Standards for Curriculum and Evaluation in School Mathematics presents the vision that problem solving is a main goal of mathematics instruction at all levels, and calls for student involvement in statistical activities at all grade levels. The Standards indicates that statistical thinking should start in the primary grades with the creation of student data from class activities. In upper grades, the emphasis is on collecting, organizing, summarizing, and interpreting data from other school disciplines such as the physical or the social sciences, as well as outside interests of the students.
Graphical displays are exceptionally powerful tools for data presentation and for data analysis.
The Elements of Graphing Data. Wadsworth Advanced Books. Elementary and Middle School Activities. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.