Data+Dialogues


 * Data Dialogues **

Numbers and statistics can help us learn more about other people and places. Below is a data table comparing the United States to countries in Eastern Europe.


 * 1. Analyze the data table below and work to answer the questions. **


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 * //** Which country has the worst concerns with poverty? How do you know? **//
 * //** Which countries have poor health care? How do you know? **//
 * //** Which countries have a high rate of gender inequality? How do you know? **//
 * //** How does the USA compare to countries in Eastern Europe? **//


 * 2. Once you have completed the activity, answer the group reflection questions. Reflect ****  through discussion with your small group.  **


 * Which of the 21st Century skills did you use at this station?
 * What was your initial response to seeing a data table or having to work with numbers in this activity?
 * How would you help students analyze this data table?