1. Think back to yesterday…
Specifics!
Efficiency and effectiveness
Unpredictable results
Similar to past experiences

2. Observations and Inferences
 Make 4 observations about the classroom

3. Observation - Inference -
Using one or more of the five senses to gather information.
made during data collection.
Inference -
Logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
made during conclusion

4. Make two inferences

5. Take a good look at this picture5

6. Answer the following questions.
Are there cars parked on both sides of the road?
What color is the pickup truck driving in the road?
Any minivans around?
What does the blue/green sign say?
What's the speed limit?
Are there any pedestrians?

7. 7

8. Are there cars parked on both sides of the road? Yes
What color is the pickup truck driving in the road? Blue
Any minivans around? Yes
What does the blue/green sign say? Yard Sale
What's the speed limit? 35mph
Are there any pedestrians? No 8

10. There are two types of observations
Quantitative
-- from quantity.
-- this is a number value.
for example… seconds, 2.6 mm…

11. There are two types of observations
Qualitative
-- from quality.
-- this is a description
for example… purple spots, brown leaf…

12. Quantitative or Qualitative?
Take a moment and circle your quantitative observations about the classroom.

13. Make five of each type of observation

15. Image practice! – How many unique observations can your team make?

16. Now.
Mystery Chip Lab Set up.
Table Partners
Be detailed!

17. Safety review.
You will need your list of rules.