Numeracy in Science: Pupils' Understanding of Graphs.

Lenton, Graham; Stevens, Brenda; Illes, Robert

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ERIC Number: EJ647875

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Numeracy in Science: Pupils' Understanding of Graphs.

Lenton, Graham; Stevens, Brenda; Illes, Robert

School Science Review, v82 n299 p15-23 Dec 2000

Investigates 10th grade students' ability to handle data and interpretation by using a variety of tasks. Discusses the importance of developing student discussion as a route to better conceptual understanding of data presented in graphical form. (Contains 15 references.) (Author/YDS)

Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Graphs, High Schools, Mathematics Education, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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