Developing and Nurturing Data Literacy: Using Slow Reveal Graphs to Empower K-12 Students

Graphs are everywhere! How can we prepare students to navigate our world’s vast data landscape? Let’s explore what it means to be data literate, and how a discourse-driven instructional routine called Slow Reveal Graphs helps students make sense of data visualizations. As more and more of the graph is revealed, students refine their interpretation and construct meaning, often in surprising ways. This routine increases access for students without sacrificing mathematical rigor or engagement.