Crash Course Kids
What is an inference? (Charlotte’s Web): Crash Course Kids Literature #1
New ReviewReading books can be fun, but there’s so much more to discover beneath the surface. In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we’ll use our background knowledge and story evidence to make inferences about E.B. White’s novel,...
Curated Video
Exploring character relationships in 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the relationship between Lila and Lalchand. Key learning points: - Using inference can help us to draw greater conclusions about Lila and Lalchand's relationship. - The relationship between Lila and Lalchand...
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Analysing 'The Haunted Palace'
Pupil outcome: I can analyse literary techniques in 'The Haunted Palace'. Key learning points: - Poe uses persona to create a nostalgic mood towards the past. - Poe uses a semantic field to chart the decline of power and beauty. - Poe...
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Random Sampling
In this math video we will learn about random sampling that is representative of a population for a survey. Students will identify if a sample of a population is a valid representation. We will learn key vocabulary - population, random...
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Inferring | Reading Strategies
Learn how to find clues within text to help build a deeper understanding of what you read.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Donald J. Leu - New Literacies Research Lab
Donald J. Leu is the John and Maria Neag Endowed Chair in Literacy and Technology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Leu directs the New Literacies Research Lab. He is an international authority on literacy education, especially the...
Science360
Face Blindness study sheds light on typical brain function - Science Nation
Behavioral and brain imaging data reveal new details about how facial recognition works in the brain Description: People with acquired prosopagnosia recognize few faces, a condition known also as "face blindness." These are people who...
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Jennifer Dungan Talks About Studying the Earth with Satellites
A conversation with Jennifer Dungan, a research scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center and project manager for the big-data Earth science initiative, the NASA Earth Exchange.
Science360
Enter the Community College Innovation Challenge
Are you a community college student who has a novel idea that uses science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)? The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) present the third...
Curated Video
Compare Populations Using Median
In this video, students are taught to read and interpret dot and line plots, and use them to estimate the median of each population. By comparing the medians, students can make inferences about the data and draw conclusions about which...
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Drawing Inferences from Box Plots
In this video, the teacher explains how to draw inferences by analyzing data on a box plot. They review the different components of a box plot and how they can help make predictions about the data.
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Making Inferences with Histograms in Basketball Analysis
This video uses the example of two basketball players to demonstrate how looking at multiple aspects of the data can lead to more informed inferences. By considering the players' scoring patterns and prior knowledge, we can predict who...
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Making Inferences About Range
In this video, students will learn how to use the range to compare data and make inferences. They will explore different types of graphs, such as line plots and double bar graphs, to analyze the range of data and draw conclusions.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Don J. Leu - New Literacies
Donald J. Leu is the John and Maria Neag Endowed Chair in Literacy and Technology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Leu directs the New Literacies Research Lab. He is an international authority on literacy education, especially the...
Curated Video
Making Inferences about a Population Using Random Samples
In this lesson, students will learn how to use random sampling to make inferences about a population with an unknown characteristic. They will understand the importance of having a representative sample and the limitations of making...
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Making Inferences from Data
This video explains the concept of making inferences based on observations and prior knowledge. It uses examples such as analyzing a graph of earnings per hour and a box plot of wait times for a geyser to illustrate how to draw...