CODAP can work on a tablet/mobile device but since it is a work in progress, not all functionality is yet available in the tablet format.
FAQ
General Questions
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You don’t need to log in to use CODAP. However, if you want to save your CODAP documents on Google Drive, you will need to create a Google account and connect your Google account to CODAP.
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You can take advantage of the Guide panel, which can be found on the Tool Shelf in the Gear Menu. Creating a Guide allows you to create instructions within the platform. The Guide you create will need a website and links to those pages.
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There are many ways to incorporate CODAP into your lessons. Check out the Embed CODAP and Data Integration videos for examples. You can also email us at codap@concord.org with questions.
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Check out the CODAP Plugins page to see lots of ways to get started with CODAP. Or dive in to our Github repository.
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Software glitches and bugs can sometimes make their way onto webpages. If you would like to like to report a bug please send an e-mail to codap-help@concord.org. Describe the problem with as much detail as possible, and attach the CODAP data file(s). Thank you for your help in CODAP’s development!
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There are two ways to save a CODAP Document.
Save a CODAP Document on Google Drive
To save your documents on Google Drive, you will need a Google account.
- For more information on using Google Drive with CODAP, visit this page.
Once you've connected your Google account, CODAP will save your CODAP document on Google Drive automatically.
Saving a CODAP Document Locally
To save a CODAP Document to a local hard disk, click on the File icon from the menu and click on "Download."
Type in a name to your document and click OK.
The document can be found in your download browser as a CODAP document.
You can read about how to open a CODAP document at How to Import Data from a CSV, JSON, CODAP, or TXT file.
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To run CODAP, you will need: (1) a computer with Internet connection and (2) a relatively recent web browser. That's it!
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The Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP) is a data analysis platform and community of developers where you can easily work with data, simulations, and games—and share your insights with others worldwide. In the process of working with data, young people learn to prepare their skills for the burgeoning careers and inquiry-based practices as data scientists. To learn more about CODAP, check out the About CODAP page.
Licensing and Permissions
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Sure! You can even write curriculum materials about CODAP. You may also use the CODAP logo when referencing CODAP. Our work is licensed under an MIT Media License.
This means you're free to copy and share CODAP materials. We ask that you provide attribution to The Concord Consortium and the URL https://concord.org.
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CODAP is (and always will be) free. You don't need a license to use CODAP in a school, home, library, or anywhere else. The development and maintenance of CODAP is maintained through grants and donations. If you'd like to contribute to CODAP, email us at codap@concord.org.
CODAP in Schools
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The Next Generation Science Standards have identified eight Practices of Science and Engineering that all students should learn. Analyzing and Interpreting Data is one of the eight practices. The Common Core Mathematics Standards addressed fall under the Domains of Measurement & Data and Statistics and Probability. It would of course be dependent on the types of activities that students engaged in.