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Foundation · Exhibits

Reading and using exhibits

How to read a chart or table fast: see what it shows, pick the right number, do math directly from it, and state the most important takeaway, the so-what.

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Start the lesson Read it fast, then say the so-what

Key takeaways

  • Take about ten seconds in silence.
  • Read a chart fast and say what it shows.
  • Pick the right number and calculate directly from an exhibit.
  • State a clear so-what instead of describing the data.
By the end you will be able to
  • Read a chart fast and say what it shows
  • Pick the right number and calculate directly from an exhibit
  • State a clear so-what instead of describing the data

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