ERIC Number: ED618003
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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Pre-Algebra Students' Performance Locating and Interpreting Data in Graphs and Maps
Rosenblum, L. Penny; Zebehazy, Kim T.; Gage, Nicholas A.; Beal, Carole R.
Grantee Submission, Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness v115 n6 p550-560 2021
Introduction: Developing graphicacy skills is important for students with visual impairments if they are to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content. Teachers of students with visual impairments report that they lack resources to use in teaching students graphicacy skills. Methods: Forty-one students with visual impairments in grades 5-10 completed a pretest, intervention, and posttest designed to evaluate their skills locating and interpreting graphical data. Videos of the pre- and posttests were scored using a researcher developed instrument. Results: Following intervention, there was a significant difference in students' ability to use descriptors and mathematical terms when exploring graphs and a map. Students answered significantly more questions correctly from pre- to posttest. Discussion: Students who receive direct instruction in how to locate and interpret data in graphs and maps can improve their level of independence in STEM classes. Use of an intervention that targets the development of graphicacy skills has been found to be effective. Implications for practitioners: More research is needed to determine effective hand strategies students should use when exploring different types of graphics. [This article was published in "Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness" (EJ1321665).]
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A160154