Welcome to Data Dunkers
Data Dunkers is an innovative basketball and data science learning experience for students in grades 5-12. Students learn foundational data science skills through basketball statistics in a fun and inclusive environment.
The program consists of learning activities designed to explore how to find meaning in data, primarily using open data from the NBA and WNBA. Students engage in the data analysis process by identifying a focus question, gathering, cleansing, and examining data, followed by clearly presenting their findings. This process serves as a launchpad for global competencies, such as critical thinking and problem solving, and for discovering career pathways within the realm of data science.
The Program
The program, a partnership between PS43 Foundation and Dell Technologies, and involving collaborations with Callysto and Digital Moment, aims to make Data Science real and meaningful for students.
All Schools can implement the Program now with available support:
Coaching Videos
Materials needed to implement the Data Dunkers Program
Additional Support for High Priority Schools Available:
In-person professional learning and curriculum support offered for educators
Includes Data Dunkers swag, a celebration at the end of the program, and more!
The program is built around an inquiry approach to learning. It emphasizes student voice and choice, incorporates physical activities, and fosters critical global competencies through design thinking and personal projects.
The Data Dunkers program is designed for flexible implementation. We have a number of formats that you can explore.
If you would like to know more about the additional support for high priority schools, reach out! datadunkers@dell.com
