Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Greg FrancisDoup, Jamie R.2019-01-242019-01-242018https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/14778Students 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.enBiologyHigh school studentsGraphic methodsEducational tests and measurementsProfessional PaperCopyright 2018 by Jamie R. Doup