Students collect, organize, describe and analyze data. Students use the ClarisWorks spreadsheet module. Students use the spreadsheet to display results as a bar graph and a scatter plot. Students use ClarisWorks word processing to communicate results through a written document complete with graphs for enhancement. Indicators Students compute and examine individual results.
Students collect data.
Students display data. Students analyze data and communicate results in a written document. Have students make predictions about a person's viewing habits and his academic performance. Collect individual data by having students measure and record their TV viewing time for a week then take their daily average. Collect group data by taking a survey around the room.