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Graphing instruction benefits K–12 STEM learning

Three students work together at a whiteboard or large wall-mounted surface drawing a blue chart or graph with sketched elements, in a classroom setting with orange walls.
Research area:Mathematics educationEducational Research and PedagogyEducation and Learning Interventions

What the study found

The review found that graphing instruction seemed to be beneficial for student learning in K–12 STEM education. It was associated with improvements in both graph construction and graph interpretation skills.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors suggest that graphing, which is the construction of convention-based graphical representations of numerical data, is an important student activity in STEM education. They conclude that students could benefit from an in-depth analysis of authentic data during graphing.

What the researchers tested

The researchers carried out a systematic review of empirical studies on graphing in K–12 STEM education. They searched SCOPUS, ERIC, and PsychInfo and applied inclusion criteria that led to 54 peer-reviewed empirical studies.

What worked and what didn't

Graphing instruction seemed to help students learn, especially by improving graph construction and graph interpretation. The review also found that students encountered various difficulties during graphing, including during graph construction and during the interpretation and use of data.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not provide detailed limitations beyond the scope of the review. The findings are based on 54 peer-reviewed empirical studies in K–12 STEM education.

Key points

  • A systematic review examined empirical research on graphing in K–12 STEM education.
  • The review included 54 peer-reviewed studies from SCOPUS, ERIC, and PsychInfo.
  • Graphing instruction seemed to improve both graph construction and graph interpretation skills.
  • Students experienced difficulties during graph construction and during interpretation and use of data.
  • The authors conclude that in-depth analysis of authentic data may benefit students during graphing.

Disclosure

Research title:
Graphing instruction benefits K–12 STEM learning
Authors:
Verena Ruf, Dominik Thüs, Sarah Malone, Stefan Küchemann, Sebastian Becker-Genschow, Markus Vogel, Roland Brünken, Jochen Kühn
Institutions:
LMU Klinikum, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Saarland University, TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, Heidelberg University of Education
Publication date:
2026-03-01
DOI:
10.1007/s10763-026-10653-3
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