Data Analysis
Even though it seems like a basic skill we’ve been learning in school forever, it’s important to know before learning any of the other lessons. Simply put, analyzing and interpreting data is a valuable skill. Students may learn basic data analysis using tools like spreadsheets, charts, and graphs. Data is all about seeking out patterns.
Learning data analysis doesn’t just have to apply to technology, but can also be used for eating habits and scheduling their lives. According to Almy Education, “I shared that the fastest growing occupations are those in mathematics. In particular, there is a need for data analysts. We gather trillions of small pieces of data every day. Every time you make a purchase, do a web search, or use an app on your phone, data are gathered and recorded. Gathering data is the easy part. It is what to DO with that data that we need to prepare our students for.” This is part of the reason students need this basic education before jumping into the harder classes (Almy Education).