Causation & Correlation

ABOUT OUR $5 CLASSES

Our $5 classes are one lesson, self paced, in depth classes that allow you to see if the Next Level Homeschool format, and the different teaching styles of each of our three instructors, matches your child's learning style!  $5 classes differ from other Next Level Homeschool courses in that there are no project/assignments to turn in for grading/feedback, no report card, and no student discussion. Other than that, the format and style is what you can expect from our other courses.

$5 classes start every Tuesday during the semester. We send out class access instructions every Tuesday for all enrollments received on or before Monday. You will have access all semester (close date listed below).

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is written for older/more advanced students, ages 12-17. In this class, students learn how to think like scientists by exploring the difference between correlation and causation. Students will learn to evaluate data and determine whether the evidence supports a cause-and-effect relationship or simply shows a connection. Along the way, they will learn how to identify variables,  create and read scatter plots, spot misleading correlations, and explain the data using scientific language. They'll be building critical thinking and data literacy skills that they can apply across not only science, but everyday decision-making. At the end of the class, there is a quiz students can take.

If students want to take it to the “Next Level”, we encourage them to complete the included experiment or design their own using the methods we just learned! This class does not receive feedback from an instructor if a project is done, however the instructor is always available via email to answer questions.

CLASS FORMAT
Each lesson consists of a fully narrated PowerPoint presentation with images and videos to enhance the topics. Students will have access to our learning management system, Canvas, for viewing their lesson, printing worksheets, and taking quizzes. $5 classes do not have graded assignments or teacher feedback.

IMPORTANT!! $5 class enrollment is separate from our other courses. You can only enroll by clicking the  button below.