Stay current with NGPF - we’re updating all of our Data Crunches with recent data! With these updates, you can be confident that your students are getting the latest information. We just released our first batch. Find out which 20 Data Crunches just got a refresh.

Intro to Data Crunches

Data Crunches are quick activities that include one graph followed by 5 questions. The questions are aligned to Webb’s Depth of Knowledge and scaffolded to support students’ critical thinking. 

Typically, Data Crunches take 10-15 minutes in the classroom and can be completed with minimal prior knowledge. Because Data Crunches are short stand-alone activities, they are versatile and can be used in a wide range of courses and formats. 

Which Data Crunches Were Updated?

Over the next few weeks, ALL of our Data Crunches will be updated. If you’re curious about which specific Data Crunches just got a refresh, here’s the list from this first batch:

1. DATA CRUNCH: How Do Americans Get Health Insurance?
2. DATA CRUNCH: How Do Consumers Use Mobile Banking?
3. DATA CRUNCH: How Do Credit Utilization Rates Vary by Credit Score?
4. DATA CRUNCH: How Do Renters and Homeowners Insurance Compare?
5. DATA CRUNCH: How Do We Pay For Stuff?
6. DATA CRUNCH: How Does Cost of Living Compare to the Average Income?
7. DATA CRUNCH: How Have Prices For Consumer Goods Changed Over the Past 20 Years?
8. DATA CRUNCH: How Have Real Wages Changed Over Time?
9. DATA CRUNCH: How Many Adults Lack Health Insurance?
10. DATA CRUNCH: How Old Are Most Taxpayers?
11. DATA CRUNCH: How Would Americans Cover a $400 Emergency?
12. DATA CRUNCH: What Are The Most Common Credit Card Fees?
13. DATA CRUNCH: What Does The Average Household Spend Money On?
14. DATA CRUNCH: What Has Been The Best Investment Since 1926?
15. DATA CRUNCH: What Interest Rate Do Consumers Pay On Their Credit Cards?
16. DATA CRUNCH: What Is the Average Credit Score by Age?
17. DATA CRUNCH: What Is the U.S. Savings Rate?
18. DATA CRUNCH: What Is The Value of A College Major?
19. DATA CRUNCH: What's The Average College Budget?
20. DATA CRUNCH: Who Has Consumer Debt (By Age Group)?

NGPF has over 60 Data Crunches; explore the website to find the perfect Data Crunch for your classroom.

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Want tips on how to use Data Crunches in the classroom? Sign up for Virtual PD: Critical Thinking With Data Crunch & Fine Print Activities next Wednesday, November 9th at 2 pm Pacific/ 5 pm Eastern!

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her partner and dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.