Slow Reveal Graphs are a great resource for introducing graph interpretation to children and young people. They work particularly well as engaging starter activities.
The technique works by showing only fragments of a graph at the start, with parts obscured or missing. Learners are challenged to state what they notice and wonder. Slowly, information in the graph is revealed, allowing learners to update their theories about the graph based on each new bit of evidence.
Doing this activity regularly with different graphs is great for building learners’ confidence levels in graph interpretation. The activity allows students to feel more comfortable joining in as there is no “right” answer when there is limited information available, just potential theories.
Go to the Slow Reveal Graphs website for more information and many ready-made slow reveal graphs to choose from: slowrevealgraphs.com.
You can also make your own slow reveal graphs by taking a graph of your choice and covering sections up in your slideshow.
Here is one of our “homemade” examples: Slow Reveal Graphs – Refugee Data