As students organise and analyse data, they ask meaningful questions and dig deeper to solve problems. They move beyond simply memorising facts and start acquiring the skills of reasoning, inquiry and communication. This process builds data literacy and makes learning a richer, more meaningful experience.

Collect and organise data

Students use InspireData’s Table View to enter, import and customise data from experiments or research activities.

In Table View, students:

• Start with any of InspireData’s 100+ content-rich databases, or create a new database by easily entering new information or importing data from the Internet or other database sources
• Collect data anytime, anywhere using the new InspireData e-Survey tool. Create and publish an online survey to gather data, then instantly download results to jumpstart analysis.
• Enter multiple data types easily, such as numbers, text, lists, series and formulas
• Select and define field formats and valid list content to ensure consistent data collection
• Customise table properties or create multiple tables within a database
• Add notes to reference sources and provide explanations

Analyse data with multiple plot types

Venn, bar, stack, pie and axis plots offer students multiple ways to visualise and investigate data.

In Plot View, students:

• Change plot variables, setting axis labels to further explore data
• View data as it changes over time with animated time series
• Customise plots with labels, colours and unique icons
• Use the Slide Show feature to capture and present analysis
• Add notes to document processes and observations
• Perform calculations and use basic statistical tools, such as mean, media and summary counts, to support conclusions and summarise data
• Display line of best fit and line graphs in axis plots to connect data points or to clarify data relationships and investigate trends

Communicate findings with slide show

The slide show feature enables students to capture the sequence of data analysis and present their work. They can continue investigation throughout a project using the live data that resides in each slide. Students also use a slide show to document findings and conclusions to support project completion.

Add details with notes

Using Notes, students can add explanations or document processes and observations. Teachers can use Notes to give students project instructions or feedback.

Venn, bar, stack, pie and axis plots

Students analyse data using integrated plots and determine the most appropriate way to visualise information.

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Customisable icons

Easily recognise patterns and bring more visual meaning to plots with customisable icons. Students can create or import icons or choose from more than 100 icons in InspireData’s library.

Statistical tools and formulas

Students use statistical tools and formulas to support conclusions and summarise data.

More plot options

Display line of best fit and line graphs in axis plots to connect data points or to clarify data relationships and investigate trends.

Database templates and 100+ databases

Use database templates with predefined structure to guide data collection and get started quickly with more than 100 content-rich databases.

Minimum System Requirements

• Windows
  
  • Operating System: ME, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7
    
  • System Memory: 128 MB
    
  • Hard Drive Space: 60 MB
    
  • Display: 800 × 600, 16-bit colour or higher
    
  • Optional: Interactive electronic whiteboard


• Macintosh
  
  • Operating System: OS 10.2.8 or higher (including 10.6)
    
  • System Memory: 192 MB
    
  • Hard Drive Space: 90 MB
    
  • Display: 800 × 600
    
  • Optional: Interactive electronic whiteboard

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• InspireData Case Studies
• InspireData Testimonials
• InspireData Training Half-day Workshop (643 KB zip html)
• InspireData Quick Start Tutorial (1.7 MB)
• Research-based White Paper: How Digital Tools Prepare Students for the 21st Century (613 KB)

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