Supporting statistical, graphic/cartographic, and domain literacy through onlinelearning activities: MapStats for Kids
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This paper reports on a Digital Government pilot project, MapStats for Kids – a sub-project within the Quality Graphics for Federal Statistical Summaries (dgQG) project. MapStats for Kids will contribute toward a long-term goal of providing web-based support for statistical, graphic/cartographic, and domain literacy through online learning activities that are fun for young web-site visitors to use.
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