Graphing Tools

I used Kid's Zone to create two graphs to show West Virginia's Math, Reading, and Science scores compared to the National Scores for the 4th and 8th grades.  My data information for the graphs came from the National Assessment of Educational Progress where you can compare data from all 50 states.  I think this is a neat activity where you can compare data and show a chart to emphasize your studies.

I did the comparison on the scores for the 4th Grade Math assessments for West Virginia compared to the Nation.  You will see that West Virginia has lower test scores than the National average.      

Here is the comparison on the scores for the 8th Grade Math Assessments for West Virginia compared to the Nation.  You will see that West Virginia once again has lower test scores than the National average.

I feel that West Virginia is slowly falling behind in Math when compared to the Nation.  I feel if we allow more funding to students and teachers in the math field then we will be able to purchase items to use in the classroom that will enhance the learning for Math.  A student will be able to use advanced calculators, computers, and hands on activities to learn different Math techniques.  Math does not always have to be frustrating and irritating if only a student had a different learning method that allowed them to learn the Math.