Foundations of Data Science for Students in Grades K-12

On September 13 and 14, 2022, the Board on Science Education at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop entitled Foundations of Data Science for Students in Grades K-12. Speakers and participants explored the rapidly growing field of K-12 data science education, by surveying the current landscape, surfacing what is known, and identifying what is needed to support student learning, develop curriculum and tools, and prepare educators. To support these conversations, four papers were commissioned and discussed during the workshop. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.

Table of Contents

Front Matter 1 Introduction 2 Vision for K12 Data Science Education and Outcomes 3 Current Landscape of Data Science Education 4 Supporting Implementation: Tools, Resources, and Teacher Preparation 5 Looking Forward References Appendix A: Workshop Agenda Appendix B: Biographies of Committee Members and Presenters Appendix C: Submitted Cases