Skill· 13y–16y· 2 min
Statistical Literacy — Question the Numbers
The teen analyzes a real news article containing statistics — finding the data, evaluating claims, and spotting misleading representations. This builds the statistical reasoning, data skepticism, and graph literacy essential for navigating a data-saturated world.
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What you'll need
Find a news article or online piece that uses statistics, data, or graphs. Good sources: news sites, health articles, polling results, economic reports. Avoid academic papers — find journalistic use of data. The article should be readable in 2-3 minutes. Both parent and teen should read it before starting.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
Visual example
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