The program emphasizes forming questions about the world and finding answers through critical data analysis, making data science an essential life skill for middle school students.
The Harker School's two-week Data Science program for middle school students (grades 6-8) teaches critical data analysis and coding skills using the Pyret platform. Students learn to formulate questions about real-world issues, collect and organize data, and visualize their findings. The curriculum covers foundational data science concepts such as probability, inference, sampling, and visualization tools like histograms, box plots, and scatter plots. Through hands-on activities, students gain practical experience in manipulating datasets and developing structured problem-solving approaches. The program culminates in student-designed data exploration projects, allowing participants to apply their skills to investigate topics of their choice and present their findings.
A typical day involves morning academic sessions focused on data science concepts, coding in Pyret, and hands-on data analysis activities. Students work on projects, analyze datasets, and learn to interpret their findings.
This program is ideal for middle school students who are curious about how data shapes the world and enjoy studying problems from different angles, developing solutions, and improving methods.
500 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
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