(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018) Doup, Jamie R.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Greg Francis
Students leaving high school should possess certain tasks to be successful in the world. Reading, writing, and basic math skills seem obvious. However, in our ever-changing world where science and technology are advancing at a rapid pace, any adult consumer needs to be able to read data displayed as a chart or graph. This action research-based classroom project utilized the ACT science test as the basis for graph literacy. Data from student pre-and posttest scores are compared after three weeks of bellwork, lasting only 5-7 minutes per day. The small but significant increases in student confidence and skills, increased their number of completed questions and overall scores.
