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Project Overview
In the Solve Problems with Data project, your chid develops fundamental skills needed to use technology to support problem solving, data analysis, and communication. Your child uses technology tools and resources to research complex issues, solve important problems, and communicate solutions to a variety of local and global audiences. You can encourage your child to solve challenging problems and communicate solutions more effectively in all aspects of life.
Problem Solving >
In the first module, your child learns that critical thinkers are effective problem solvers because they define problems precisely, consider problems from multiple points of view, and gather accurate and reliable information from a variety of credible sources. You can help your child choose and research a controversial issue, define important problems arising from the issue, and explore alternative approaches to solving problems.
Data Management >
In the second module, your child learns how to construct survey questionnaires and collect opinion data on controversial issues. You can help your child understand that the data collected may be useful to your child as well as to other researchers and problem solvers. Your child creates a database to store and manage survey data so others can quickly retrieve specific information they need.
Persuasive Communication >
In the third module, your child learns how analyzing data with statistics and visualizing data with charts and graphs can help your child solve problems and explain solutions to others. Your child exports data from a database, imports data into spreadsheets, summarizes data with formulas and functions, and creates charts and graphs to visualize data. You can help your child learn how to use technology tools, multimedia, and graphic design principles to create persuasive publications and presentations.
Persuasive Web Site >
In the final module, your child develops effective communication and collaboration skills by working with a team to plan, produce, and publish a Web site that communicates a solution to a global audience. You can help your child understand that effective Web sites are works of art, literature, science, and technology that are usually created by teams of people who have different talents and interests. Your child works with the team to create a Web site and add links, images, audio, and video to help make the Web site entertaining and more persuasive.
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