Machine learning
Use data to build decision trees, explore classification and clustering, and understand how machine learning optimizes predictions through algorithms like gradient descent.
K–2 Competencies
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Data Science Starter Kit Module 3: Making Sense of Data - Analysis and Modeling
Welcome to the exciting part of data science—making sense of the information you’ve collected! This module focuses on how to analyze data to find patterns, understand what the numbers really mean, and start drawing conclusions.🔗
Analysis and Modeling isn’t about complex mathematics or advanced statistics. It’s about developing the thinking skills to look at data and ask, “What story is this telling me? What patterns do I notice? What questions does this raise?” Whether students are working with simple tally marks or sophisticated datasets, the fundamental thinking is the same.
3–5 Competencies
Use data from surveys (e.g., favorite snacks) and then have students use this data to build a decision tree.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 3: Making Sense of Data - Analysis and Modeling
Welcome to the exciting part of data science—making sense of the information you’ve collected! This module focuses on how to analyze data to find patterns, understand what the numbers really mean, and start drawing conclusions.🔗
Analysis and Modeling isn’t about complex mathematics or advanced statistics. It’s about developing the thinking skills to look at data and ask, “What story is this telling me? What patterns do I notice? What questions does this raise?” Whether students are working with simple tally marks or sophisticated datasets, the fundamental thinking is the same.
6–8 Competencies
Learn to use simple diagrams (e.g., decision trees using small relatable examples) to make important decisions for everyday choices.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 3: Making Sense of Data - Analysis and Modeling
Welcome to the exciting part of data science—making sense of the information you’ve collected! This module focuses on how to analyze data to find patterns, understand what the numbers really mean, and start drawing conclusions.🔗
Analysis and Modeling isn’t about complex mathematics or advanced statistics. It’s about developing the thinking skills to look at data and ask, “What story is this telling me? What patterns do I notice? What questions does this raise?” Whether students are working with simple tally marks or sophisticated datasets, the fundamental thinking is the same.
9–10 Competencies
Explore machine learning basics (e.g., classification and clustering) to make predictions with data.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 3: Making Sense of Data - Analysis and Modeling
Welcome to the exciting part of data science—making sense of the information you’ve collected! This module focuses on how to analyze data to find patterns, understand what the numbers really mean, and start drawing conclusions.🔗
Analysis and Modeling isn’t about complex mathematics or advanced statistics. It’s about developing the thinking skills to look at data and ask, “What story is this telling me? What patterns do I notice? What questions does this raise?” Whether students are working with simple tally marks or sophisticated datasets, the fundamental thinking is the same.
11–12 Competencies
Explore how gradient descent optimizes loss functions and powers machine learning applications like neural networks.
Classroom resources
Data Science Starter Kit Module 3: Making Sense of Data - Analysis and Modeling
Welcome to the exciting part of data science—making sense of the information you’ve collected! This module focuses on how to analyze data to find patterns, understand what the numbers really mean, and start drawing conclusions.🔗
Analysis and Modeling isn’t about complex mathematics or advanced statistics. It’s about developing the thinking skills to look at data and ask, “What story is this telling me? What patterns do I notice? What questions does this raise?” Whether students are working with simple tally marks or sophisticated datasets, the fundamental thinking is the same.
Advanced Competencies
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