Graphs as a Visual Learning Tool.
There are many different graph types: bar graphs, Venn diagrams, plot graphs, pic charts and x-y graphs. The visual representation of data on a graph can be a great learning aid. Data literate students will benefit greatly from this type of representation. Moving beyond simply memorizing facts, students acquire the skills of reasoning, inquiry and communication. Building data literacy makes for a richer, more meaningful experience.
Students who are data literate are better able to:
There are many different graph types: bar graphs, Venn diagrams, plot graphs, pic charts and x-y graphs. The visual representation of data on a graph can be a great learning aid. Data literate students will benefit greatly from this type of representation. Moving beyond simply memorizing facts, students acquire the skills of reasoning, inquiry and communication. Building data literacy makes for a richer, more meaningful experience.
Students who are data literate are better able to:
- Formulate questions
- Collect and organize data systematically to identify patterns and discover relationships
- Represent data in different types of plots to yield different results
- Develop conclusions and make recommendations based on data analysis
When using a graph, one must consider if it is better to build the graph as a part of the lecture, or simply present the graph in its entirety and the beginning of the lecture. There are a few benefits to building the graph as part of the lecture. Adult learners like to know why they are learning. They are problem orientated and will benefit from understanding the thought behind the construction of the graph; it will be easier to understand and correlate the data if they understand what they are looking at.
Graphs can be used for all sorts of things; they are not just for math. Here are two great examples of how graphs help in an age old debate about dating. Yes dating… its all explained with a graph. I bet after watching this you will be able to reproduce this graph because you understand how it was derived, and as an adult learner you can relate your own experience to the lesson. Both important concepts.
Enjoy. Also there might be an argument for humour in education too.....
http://www.inspiration.com/visual-learning/plots-and-graphs
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