Using Slow Reveal Graphs Lesson

In this lesson, teachers can learn all about slow reveal graphs, including where to find graphs, and how to implement them in classrooms. Students can practice their observation skills with a simple graphic organizer for each slow reveal graph

• Objective
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• Grades: 9 to 12, adaptable to middle school
• Time: One class period
• Author: N Hipps 

Arizona Standards Engaged

6.SP.B.4 Display and interpret numerical data by creating plots on a number line including histograms, dot plots, and box plots

B. …describing nature of the attribute under investigation

C. …describe overall pattern with reference to the context…

DOK Success Criteria

DOK 1 (accessible to all students): detailed observations about each slide, describe evidence, ask a discovery question.

• Students describe what they notice: color, shape, numbers, symbols, etc.
• Discovery questions: students will have to taught that not all questions are “equal.” A discovery question goes deeper, leads to another question or unraveling of the mystery of the nature of the data. Example: “I wonder if the color on the graph has anything to do with the data” vs. “I wonder what this graph is about.” 

DOK 2: DOK 1 + inference

Inference = a conclusion based on evidence. Students will have to get comfortable with being incorrect. They do not have enough evidence yet. 

• Using information to explain the conclusion
• Summarizing details
• What’s the ‘story’ of the data?

DOK 3/4: 

• Revise and refine questions and inferences
• Critique previous information, conclusions to reformulation hypothesis
• Synthesize information on latter slides
• Create their own graph or SRG with a new data set