# Tuva

> Tuva is a data literacy platform for K-12 and higher education. It provides real-world datasets, interactive data tools, and structured lessons for teaching statistics, data science, and data literacy.

## What is Tuva?

Tuva is an educational technology platform that helps students develop data literacy skills using real-world datasets. Teachers can assign interactive lessons and activities where students explore data using built-in graphing, statistical analysis, and table view tools. Tuva supports NGSS, Common Core Math, and state standards alignment across all grade levels.

The platform includes:
- 200+ curated, real-world datasets spanning science, social studies, mathematics, health, and more
- Structured courses with sequential lessons and assessments
- Interactive data exploration tools (scatter plots, bar charts, histograms, dot plots, box plots, and more)
- Activity builder for teachers to create custom data investigations
- Dataset uploader for teachers and students to analyze their own CSV data
- Assignment system integrated with Google Classroom, Schoology, Clever, and ClassLink
- Auto-graded assessments with multiple question types

## Datasets

Tuva's dataset library contains over 200 curated, real-world datasets organized by subject area and grade level. Each dataset includes:
- Clean, student-ready CSV data with appropriate case counts for classroom use
- Descriptions explaining the data source, context, and variables
- Metadata including column types, categories, and summary statistics
- Tags for science discipline, grade level, and standards alignment
- Thumbnail images for visual identification

Subject areas include: Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Health, Social Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, and more.

Datasets are accessible at: https://tuvalabs.com/datasets/

### Tuva Jr

Tuva Jr is a collection of datasets specifically designed for elementary-age learners (grades K-5). These datasets feature simpler structures, fewer variables, and age-appropriate topics to introduce young students to data literacy concepts.

Tuva Jr is accessible at: https://tuvalabs.com/tuvajr/

## Courses

Tuva courses are structured learning sequences that guide students through data literacy concepts. Each course contains:
- Multiple modules organized by topic
- Sequential lessons within each module
- Built-in assessments to check understanding
- Teacher guides and learning objectives

Courses cover topics including: Introduction to Data, Statistical Investigations, Data Distributions, Bivariate Data, Sampling and Inference, and more.

Courses are accessible at: https://tuvalabs.com/courses/

## Lessons and Activities

### Lesson Types
- **Data Stories**: Guided explorations where students interact with real data to discover patterns and answer questions
- **Tasks**: Open-ended data investigations where students formulate questions and analyze data independently
- **Assessments**: Auto-graded evaluations testing data literacy skills and statistical reasoning
- **Practice**: Skill-building exercises for specific data analysis techniques

### Activity Features
- Multiple question types: multiple choice, checkbox, text response, cloze (fill-in-the-blank), matching
- Embedded data tools that students interact with directly within the activity
- Learning objectives and student-facing introductions
- Auto-grading with immediate feedback

Content library is accessible at: https://tuvalabs.com/search/

## Data Tools

Tuva provides interactive, web-based data analysis tools that students use directly in the browser:
- **Plot Tool**: Create scatter plots, bar charts, histograms, dot plots, box plots, pie charts, and more
- **Table View**: Browse, sort, and filter dataset rows and columns
- **Statistical Summaries**: Calculate mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and other statistics
- **Data Transformations**: Group, filter, and transform data for analysis

## Standards Alignment

Tuva content aligns with major educational standards:
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science and Engineering Practices
- Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (Statistics and Probability)
- State-specific standards for data literacy and statistics education
- NGSS Performance Expectations for specific grade bands

The Standards browser at https://tuvalabs.com/standards/ allows teachers to:
- Filter by standard framework (NGSS, Common Core, state standards)
- Browse by grade level and domain (e.g., Physical Science, Life Science)
- View specific standard statements with their abbreviations
- Find Tuva datasets, lessons, and activities aligned to each standard

## Program Alignment

Tuva provides curriculum program alignments that map Tuva content to popular K-12 programs. This helps teachers find relevant Tuva resources that complement their existing curriculum.

Program alignments show:
- How Tuva datasets, lessons, and activities map to specific program units
- Hierarchical unit structure organized by grade level
- Direct links to aligned Tuva content for each program unit

Program alignments are accessible at: https://tuvalabs.com/program/

## Integrations

Tuva integrates with popular learning management systems:
- Google Classroom: Single sign-on and assignment sync
- Schoology: Course and assignment integration
- Clever: Rostering and single sign-on
- ClassLink: Single sign-on and rostering

## About Tuva

- About Tuva: https://tuvalabs.com/about/
- About Data Literacy: https://tuvalabs.com/about-data-literacy/
- Content Philosophy: https://tuvalabs.com/content-philosophy/
- Accessibility: https://tuvalabs.com/accessibility/
- Tutorials: https://tuvalabs.com/tutorials/
- Privacy Policy: https://tuvalabs.com/privacy/
- Terms of Service: https://tuvalabs.com/tos/