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	Making sense of data requires an understanding of what data are important and then working with and organizing those data. The Data Literacy Project supports professional development to ensure that teachers can guide their students in making sense of data in an increasingly data-driven world.</p>
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	The Project has has four components:</p>
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		Nuture an understanding of data literacy pedagogical content knowledge</li>
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		Develop an effective professional learning community in support of ongoing teacher professional development</li>
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		Develop curriculum materials to support instruction in data literacy; and</li>
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		Develop an assessment tool that teachers can use to identify areas where students need instruction, practice, and correction of misunderstandings.</li>
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