The fifth grade students have been studying data collection in their classrooms this first nine weeks. In the comptuer lab, they have learned to generate graphs and charts with data they collected for math class. Our ACTAAP scores showed that we had some weaknesses in analyzing graphed data so I see a need for us to hit that topic hard in the computer lab where they can learn both the math content skills as well as the technology skills. You can help at home by talking about graphs that you may see in magazines or newspapers. Point out, in particular, when you see a graph key. Our students often overlook and, in turn, misinterpret graphs when they view graphs where a picture indicates something other than "1".
