Bellwork as a strategy to increase student's ability to analyze graph and chart data
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2018
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Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science
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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.