Introduction to Data Science
Designed for high school students.
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Our data. Our lives.
Introduction to Data Science (IDS) was designed to equip students with essential skills in data reasoning and critical thinking across diverse data formats. It addresses the data acumen crucial for responsible citizenship in the 21st century.
IDS is a rigorous course for students who aspire to:
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• Cultivate their quantitative aptitude.
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• Prepare for Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics.
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• Access burgeoning fields such as Computational Data Analysis.
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• Engage deeply with math, statistics, and computational thinking through inquiry-based instruction focused on real-world challenges.
IDS equips students with the indispensable tools, techniques, and principles needed to navigate and make sense of our data-rich world.
IDS Combines Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science into One Engaging Course
Students become researchers in IDS, using unique elements to gather, process, and interpret data about their lives and our world.
Participatory Sensing
Students use their mobile devices and web services to systematically explore aspects of their worlds, collecting data for analysis and interpretation.
Data Analysis
Using statistical modeling, equations, distributions, probability, and more, students analyze their own data while gaining a deeper mathematical understanding.
RStudio Programming
Students use industry-standard software to conduct meaningful data analysis and program using RStudio along the way.
This methodology empowers students to extract meaningful insights through a comprehensive process of data examination.
According to Gallup, 57% of managers say it is “very” (26%) or “somewhat” (31%) likely that they will need to hire more individuals with data science skills in the next five years.
Curriculum Resources
Access lesson plans, curriculum guides, and supporting materials
4 curriculum resources • PDF format • Free download
Supporting New IDS Teachers
Our Professional Development model ensures that your future IDS teachers are well-prepared to offer this new course, from the first day of school through the last. New teachers engage in hands-on professional development workshops with our team before the school year begins. All IDS teachers are offered support through multiple ways through the entirety of their IDS teaching journey.
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When You Choose IDS, You Get:
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✔️ Comprehensive Curriculum & Professional Development
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✔️ Fully-Developed Lesson Plans
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✔️ Class Activities, Projects, Labs, and Assessments
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✔️ IDS AI Teaching & Learning Companion, LaiLA
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✔️ Fully-Integrated Cloud-Based Technology Suite
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✔️ Year-Round Technical & Curriculum Support for Teachers