Integrates mathematics, statistics, and computer science;
Informs data-driven decision-making;
Applies mathematical and statistical knowledge to large datasets;
Uses technology and programming to create models;
Analyzes data; and
Communicates data stories and results using numbers, text, images, sound, videos, etc.
Who may be interested in Data Science?
Educators with a 1900: Mathematics (5-Adult) endorsement can teach data science for students to earn a personalized mathematics credit toward graduation.
Students who are interested in exploring how data shapes the world around us through authentic applications and building essential skills in data analysis, coding, and data literacy for today’s careers.
Why Data Science?
Many job opportunities are available in our data-driven world.
Companies are storing their information digitally and need employees who know how to utilize and analyze data.
Citizens need to make sense of our world that is full of data by making informed decisions and predictions.
How to teach and implement Data Science?
Implement high-level tasks to engage in analysis of data sets.
Attend opportunities to learn more about data science.
Utilize resources provided by the WVDE and other data science experts.
Follow the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Data Science.