Exploring Mathematics using InspireData
On InspireData, I found a fun tool in which one is able to compare several different aspects and statistcs of the Olympics over the years. The snapshot above demonstrates different variables within this graph. The sun icon represents the Summer Olympics and the snowflake represents the Winter Olympics. Next to each icon is the name of the contry in which they were held. When on InspireData, students are presented with a basic list of information such as host country, host city, year, type(summer or winter), number of total athletes, break down of total male and female athletes, percent of males versus females, number of events, and also number of nations participating. This is a software program that acts as both a reference tool as well as a practice&drill tool. This graph demonstrates the many different ways in which a simple bit of data can be presented in various ways and graphed against different variables. It is an intersting referance tool to use and also very informative, one simple information such as where the Olympics were held to how many male athletes competed. It can be used as practice&drill by assigning students to graph a particular part of the information and then have all the students explain their graphs to the class.
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