Provide examples to show when one form of Data Display and Analysis might be more
appropriate than another form.
What sorts of materials are most appropriate for creating concrete
bar graphs? Why are these materials appropriate?
One of the difficulties in dealing with the data strand is that much
of the interpretation of data is culturally based. Describe some situations
that show how this could be a problem.
Is it a good idea to expose students to the many types of graphs described
in this chapter or would it be more reasonable to limit the number of
graph types to which students are exposed? Explain your position.
There are a variety of strategies for creating circle graphs. Which
do you think is most suitable for students to use? Why?
Describe 3 or 4 typical errors students make in creating graphs. For
one of those errors, describe steps you would take to try to avoid it.
One possible graphing activity is to show a graph with no labels and
ask students what the graph might be about and why they think that.
Why is this a useful activity?
