Iteration
Recognize that the investigative process is not linear but cyclic and iterative, with many of the phases repeating and looping back.
K–2 Competencies
Utilize different views such as pictures, tallies, or charts to help answer questions and notice patterns.
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Data Science Starter Kit - Module 1: Data Dispositions and Responsibilities
Welcome to the foundation of data science education! This module focuses on developing the right mindset for working with data—both for you and your students.🔗
Data Dispositions and Responsibilities isn’t about memorizing definitions or learning technical skills. It’s about cultivating curiosity, healthy skepticism, and ethical thinking. These are the habits of mind that make everything else in data science meaningful and responsible.
3–5 Competencies
Revise questions and methods at each stage of investigation based on new findings.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit - Module 1: Data Dispositions and Responsibilities
Welcome to the foundation of data science education! This module focuses on developing the right mindset for working with data—both for you and your students.🔗
Data Dispositions and Responsibilities isn’t about memorizing definitions or learning technical skills. It’s about cultivating curiosity, healthy skepticism, and ethical thinking. These are the habits of mind that make everything else in data science meaningful and responsible.
6–8 Competencies
Recognize that the investigative process is non-linear, often cycling between phases in various orders multiple times.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit - Module 1: Data Dispositions and Responsibilities
Welcome to the foundation of data science education! This module focuses on developing the right mindset for working with data—both for you and your students.🔗
Data Dispositions and Responsibilities isn’t about memorizing definitions or learning technical skills. It’s about cultivating curiosity, healthy skepticism, and ethical thinking. These are the habits of mind that make everything else in data science meaningful and responsible.
9–10 Competencies
Employ iteration in an investigation to strengthen interpretations or inspire new investigations.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit - Module 1: Data Dispositions and Responsibilities
Welcome to the foundation of data science education! This module focuses on developing the right mindset for working with data—both for you and your students.🔗
Data Dispositions and Responsibilities isn’t about memorizing definitions or learning technical skills. It’s about cultivating curiosity, healthy skepticism, and ethical thinking. These are the habits of mind that make everything else in data science meaningful and responsible.
11–12 Competencies
Propose new approaches for leveraging the investigative process to strengthen inferences and arguments.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit - Module 1: Data Dispositions and Responsibilities
Welcome to the foundation of data science education! This module focuses on developing the right mindset for working with data—both for you and your students.🔗
Data Dispositions and Responsibilities isn’t about memorizing definitions or learning technical skills. It’s about cultivating curiosity, healthy skepticism, and ethical thinking. These are the habits of mind that make everything else in data science meaningful and responsible.
Advanced Competencies
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