Using+TinkerPlots+to+Model+Data

Presenter: ** Michael Wilkinson, ** Math-Science Teacher School: [|Ethical Culture Fieldston School]


 * Description:** TinkerPlots is a statistics software designed for use by upper elementary, middle, and high school students. The software allows for intuitive exploration and modeling of data, identification of correlations, and experimentation that facilitates constructing statistical and data evaluation concepts. This workshop will demonstrate the use of this software by 5th grade math and science students as part of their data analysis process. Actual databases constructed by students will be shared in the workshop.



Workshop Agenda

mwTechDetails
 * Hardware/Software**


 * Download the Instructors Evaluation version of [|TinkerPlots] .**

Databases
-A database exploring the factors that affect how long it takes for students to get to school.

-A database of factors measuring hurricane strength and intensity for Atlantic seasons 1999-2005.

-Data from a lab exploring the function of temperature or evaporation.

-Data from labs exploring the effect of slope on stream formation. -A database exploring the presence of Phi in human facial dimensions.

-Data from a lab exploring the porosity of rocks.

-A database of batting statistics for the 2008 Chicago Cubs.

-Data from a lab exploring the effect of light and woodchip cover on soil temperature and moisture.

-A database exploring the coffee drinking habits of Fieldston Lower teachers.

Grade 5 Math: [|Statistics Moodle] (log in as a guest and use enrollment key "felix")
 * Link to our Classroom Moodle**

Using computer based probes and sensors to collect and analyze data
 * Link to Michael's other Teaching With Technology Workshop:**