Give students real practice analyzing data like scientists! This
resource helps students identify patterns, interpret statistics, and
recognize sources of error and limitations—key skills for labs and
test prep.

What’s Included

• Information Gap Exercise

• Short Answer Exercise

• Exit Tickets

Concepts Covered (TEKS 6.2B)

• Identifying patterns and
  trends in data tables and graphs

• Recognizing basic descriptive
  statistical features (mean, range, outliers)

• Finding and explaining sources
  of error (measurement, procedure, uncontrolled variables)

• Describing limitations
  of data and investigations

How It’s Useful

• Great for lab reflection, data
  talks, and science skills practice

• Works well as review before
  quizzes, benchmarks, or STAAR-style questions

• Exit tickets make it easy to
  track who can analyze data independently

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