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  • Scientific visualization
  • Data interpretation in biology

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  • Graphs are essential tools in scientific disciplines for data exploration, study design, and communication.
  • Effective graph literacy is crucial for students in biology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide instructors with an evidence-based, interactive guide for teaching graph reading, interpretation, construction, and evaluation in biology.
  • To offer a framework of six key instructional practices for designing graphing activities.

Main Methods:

  • The guide is a companion to an online interactive resource.
  • It synthesizes research on effective graphing instruction.
  • It includes an instructor checklist and identifies areas for future research.

Main Results:

  • A framework of six instructional practices is presented: using data to engage students, grounding graphing in biology, explicit instruction, using real-world data, collaborative work, and emphasizing reflection.
  • Each practice is supported by summaries of and links to relevant research articles.

Conclusions:

  • The guide aims to inform instructors' decision-making in developing effective graphing curricula.
  • It provides actionable steps for integrating and refining graphing instruction in biology classrooms.