ERIC Number: EJ853581
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Publication Date: 2009-Sep
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So Many Graphs, So Little Time
Wall, Jennifer J.; Benson, Christine C.
Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v15 n2 p82-91 Sep 2009
Interpreting graphs found in various content areas is an important skill for students, especially in light of high-stakes testing. In addition, reading and understanding graphs is an important part of numeracy, or numeric literacy, a skill necessary for informed citizenry. This article explores the different categories of graphs, provides examples, and briefly explains the uses and purposes of various types of graphs. (Contains 13 figures.)
Descriptors: Graphs, Middle Schools, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Skills, Teaching Methods, Numeracy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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