Problem Solving and Data Visualization

Analyzing a table before reading questions. Helps understand column headings, data trends and prepare for questions.

Verifying concepts and biological ideas presented in the table data. Makes sure the data makes sense and connects to the underlying science.

Attempting to answer a question independently before looking at the choices. Promotes critical thinking and reduces distraction.

Visual representation of data that uses bars to compare categories. Useful for discrete data.

Visual representation of data that uses lines to show change over time or another continuous variable. Shows trends and patterns.

Visual representation of data that uses slices of a circle to show parts of a whole. Great for showing proportions.

The process of organizing data in a way that makes it easy to understand and analyze. Uses various visual representations like graphs and charts.

An essay in which the author presents their argument, provides evidence, and addresses opposing views.

The main point or statement that the author is trying to prove in an argumentative essay.

The reasons and evidence that the author uses to support their argument in an essay.