Authentic Teaching – Data Presentation

I just saw a very confusing graphic on a news program.  This got me thinking about the importance of charts, graphs, and other ways to present data.  Part of every authentic project is presenting your project, your conclusions, suggestions, findings…

A discussion of ways to present your authentic project is extremely important.  An important part of every authentic project is the hard data and/or plans. What is the most appropriate/innovative way to present your data/plans?  How do you check to make sure your presentation is clear, attention catching, honest?…

This is a hugely important topic that should be discussed frequently throughout every authentic project.  And a great way to bring in your math curriculum goals re charts, graphs, etc.

*My husband suggested I create a graph to show my on-line shopping per day. Excellent idea. I will count by one hundred to label the y axis. This will place all my daily shopping around the zero…