Re: graph interpretation, was "Proper" scientific notation

[brian whatcott <inet@intellisys.net>]

> At 10:52 AM 3/10/98 -0500, Donald E. Simanek wrote:
>  [of log graphs]
> > If they have never made them, will they be
> > able to intelligently interpret them?

> Then at 12:56 3/10/98 -0500, John Gastineau wrote:

> Interpreting a graph is a separate skill from drawing a graph. Teaching
> graph drawing does NOT teach graph interpretation....
> If you want students to interpret graphs, have them interpret graphs. 
> ...
> John E. Gastineau 

Who would argue with Simanek's position? But then, Gastineau
added extra insight. I found that exchange helpful.

Whatcott   Altus OK