Classification and Data Analysis

This learning trajectory develops children's ability to understand, gather, and use data. In the early years, data is an important context for solving problems but data analysis itself develops slowly. Children first learn the foundational ideas and processes of classification, and then learn to quantify the categories, that is, tell how many in each group. Eventually children learn to gather data to answer a question or make a decision is an effective means to develop applied problem solving and number and/or spatial sense, as children simultaneously learn about data representations and analyses.

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Levels

  1. Foundations: Similarity Intuiter
  2. Similar/Dissimilar Maker
  3. Simple Sorter
  4. Sorter by Similar Attributes
  5. Consistent, Flexible Sorter
  6. Data Case Viewer
  7. Data Classifier
  8. Multiple Attribute Classifier
  9. Data Aggregator
  10. Hierarchical Classifier
  11. Data Representer

Inclusive Teaching Approaches

We are working with our partners at the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education (STEMI2E2) Center to improve engagement opportunities for young children with disabilities (O-5). As we move forward, we will update this area with specific tips for engaging with a lens of equity for diverse needs. 

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Accessibility for Children 

Learn how to incorporate Classification and Data Analysis across the whole day in Routines, and find accommodations for diverse learners of all levels of Classification and Data Analysis in Teaching Strategies.

We have also created new activities or updated previous activities with new features that support engagement for all children. Features of the activities include intentionally inclusive design, accommodations for specific disabilities, questions for caregiver and early interventionist reflection on development, and ideas for learning in everyday routines. We have started by developing activities for infants and toddlers, with plans to add more at the older levels in the future. New inclusive activities for Counting are linked below (and also embedded in the site, at their respective trajectory level).

Level: Foundations: Similarity Intuiter

Level: Similar/Dissimilar Maker

General accommodation recommendations can be accessed in our Inclusion resources, linked here

Read more about the STEMIIEE center here at their website

Special Thanks To

Institute of Education Sciences
The research reported here was supported by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, through grant numbers R305K050157, R305A120813, R305A110188, and R305A150243. to the University of Denver. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of the Institute or the U.S. Department of Education.
Bill & Melinda Gates foundation
Heising Simons foundation