Scientists construct and interpret figures regularly, but this is a skill that is often difficult for students to master. TIEE puts great emphasis on making and analyzing figures because this ability ...

FAST Graphs™ are a "tool to think with" and as such, have no agenda of their own. Instead, they are designed to provide "essential fundamentals at a glance" and allow the user to interpret the data ...

We evaluated the use of data intensive case studies and small group discussion on students' quantitative abilities in a large environmental science lecture course. Students were asked to interpret ...

Data can be presented in many ways that make it quicker and easier to read. In this section we will look at some of these ways. It is important to choose the best way to present data. A line graph can ...