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Explorer Band · EXPDLL 6

Explorer Phase - DLL 6

Learners at DLL 6 relate two variables, analyze patterns and outliers, and articulate why truthful interpretation matters. The ethical theme is integrity in inference—drawing conclusions that honor both evidence and people.

Standards version 1.0 · Released 1/1/2025

Standards

DLL 6 Standards (10)

Band: Explorer · Strand coverage: 5

EXP.F.6.1

Foundations · F

DOK 2

Learner identifies scatterplots or dual-line charts as showing relationships between two variables.

Evidence

Points to a graph and names both variables (e.g., hours studied vs. score).

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CCSS · 6.SP
ISTE · 1a

EXP.F.6.2

Foundations · F

DOK 3

Learner recognizes positive, negative, or no trend visually.

Evidence

States "As one goes up, the other goes up too."

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NGSS · SEP Analyzing Data
OECD_LC2030 · (Pattern Recognition)

EXP.R.6.1

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 3

Learner compares strength of two relationships using visuals.

Evidence

Judges which dataset shows tighter clustering or steeper slope.

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CCSS · 6.SP.B
ISTE · 3a

EXP.R.6.2

Reading & Interpreting · R

DOK 3-4

Learner predicts likely outcomes based on observed trend lines.

Evidence

States "If hours increase, the score will probably increase too."

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C3 · D3 (Evidence & Inference)
NGSS · SEP Using Mathematics

EXP.C.6.1

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 3

Learner plots paired data accurately with labeled axes and title.

Evidence

Creates scatterplot showing both variables clearly.

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ISTE · 6a
UNESCO_MIL · (Accurate Visualization)

EXP.C.6.2

Creating & Communicating · C

DOK 3-4

Learner designs a dual-line chart comparing related datasets.

Evidence

Produces two lines with consistent scale and legend.

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ISTE · 6b
UNESCO_MIL · (Design Integrity)

EXP.CR.6.1

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 4

Learner detects anomalies or outliers and asks whether they change interpretation.

Evidence

Circles points that don't fit and asks "Should we check these again?"

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ISTE · 2a
UNESCO_MIL · Integrity

EXP.CR.6.2

Critical & Ethical · CR

DOK 4

Learner evaluates claims for over-generalization or bias.

Evidence

Says "This graph only shows our school; it may not be true for all."

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CASEL · Ethical Decision
OECD_LC2030 · (Ethical Inference)

EXP.L.6.1

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 3-4

Learner mentors peers in checking paired-data accuracy.

Evidence

Reviews peers' axes, labels, and points before submission.

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C3 · D2 (Civic Review)
CASEL · Collaboration

EXP.L.6.2

Leadership & Application · L

DOK 4

Learner explains why interpreting relationships honestly builds trust.

Evidence

States "If we guess without checking, people won't believe our data."

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CASEL · Responsible Decision
UNESCO_SDG · 4.7

Level Summary

En DLL 6, los estudiantes practican la inferencia responsable, viendo que una relación en los datos conlleva la responsabilidad moral de interpretarla con veracidad. Ahora comprenden que la claridad es una forma de cuidado y que el razonamiento ético fortalece la precisión de cada predicción.

DLL 6 | Data Literacy Levels | Chart-Ed Institute