In this activity I compared WV's math and reading scores to the National average. I took the data that I found here and used Kids Zone to create charts to display the information. In my first document I presented data for WV's 4th grade math scores compared to the National average. I presented the chart in a way that showed WV is struggling and falling behind the National average and that additional funding is needed to address the problem. In my second document I presented data for WV's 8th grade reading scores compared to the National average. Even though WV is considerably behind the National average, I presented the chart in a way that made it seem not as bad.
This activity is a great way to show students how you can manipulate data in a chart to say what you want it to say. You can change the scale to make differences seem less severe or more positive.
I believe the ISTE NETS standard for this activity is: 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, because students are using real world issues to gather knowledge, and using technology to present the information. They are also using their creativity when deciding how to format and display their charts.
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