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InspireData™ is a powerful data analysis tool. As students visually explore data in science, mathematics and social studies, they improve data literacy and strengthen important analytical skills. Universal Support for Mac and PCs


Move instantly from data collection to analysis

Develop data literacy
 

Collect and organize data
Students use InspireData's Table View to enter, import and customize data from experiments or research activities.

 
 

In Table View, students:

bulletStart 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
bulletCollect 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.
bulletEnter multiple data types easily, such as numbers, text, lists, series and formulas
bulletSelect and define field formats and valid list content to ensure consistent data collection
bulletCustomize table properties or create multiple tables within a database
bulletAdd notes to reference sources and provide explanations

Analyze data with multiple plot types
Venn, bar, stack, pie and axis plots offer students multiple ways to visualize and investigate data.


In Plot View, students:

bulletChange plot variables, setting axis labels to further explore data
bulletView data as it changes over time with animated Time Series
bulletCustomize plots with labels, colors and unique icons
bulletUse Slide Show to capture and present analysis
bulletAdd Notes to document processes and observations
bulletPerform calculations and use basic statistical tools, such as mean, media and summary counts, to support conclusions and summarize data
bulletDisplay line of best fit and line graphs in axis plots to connect data points or to clarify data relationships and investigate trends

Document and present analysis

Communicate findings with Slide Show
Slide Show 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 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.



Explore data dynamically
Venn, bar, stack, pie and axis plots
Students analyze data using integrated plots and determine the most appropriate way to visualize information.

 View data as it changes over time using Animated Time Series
View data as it changes over time using Animated Time Series

Customizable icons
Easily recognize patterns and bring more visual meaning to plots with customizable icons. Students can create or import icons or choose from more than 100 icons in InspireData's library.

icon editor

Statistical tools and formulas
Students use statistical tools and formulas to support conclusions and summarize 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.



Jumpstart data collection
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.

Grounded in education research
Originally funded under a grant from the National Science Foundation, InspireData has been developed by TERC and published by Inspiration Software. TERC is a leading educational research and development lab committed to improving mathematics and science teaching and learning.
 

Integrate classroom projects
Integrate InspireData in the classroom with any of the 10 classroom projects found in the complimentary Classroom Projects book. The projects contain complete lesson plan ideas for science, mathematics and social studies to help teachers quickly start using InspireData with their students.

 

Discover teacher resources
InspireData™: Developing Data Literacy provides lesson plans and activities to support teachers as they incorporate data analysis into their classrooms in a meaningful way.
 
InspireData System Requirements

Windows®

Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP or Vista
128 MB RAM
60 MB available hard drive
800 x 600 display
with 16-bit color depth or higher
Recommended:
bulletInternet Connection
Optional:
bulletInteractive electronic whiteboard
Macintosh®
 
OS X version 10.2.8 or higher, not currently compatible with Leopard.
192  MB RAM
90 MB available hard drive
800 x 600 display
Recommended:
bulletInternet Connection
Optional:
bulletInteractive electronic whiteboard
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