20 free levels
Mathematics · Number Peaks
Misleading Chart Lab
Catch charts that tell the truth in a misleading way.
- Grades
- 6–8
- Levels
- 48 in 2 tracks
- Free
- 20 levels
- Session
- 5–15 minutes
What it is
A media lab for chart skeptics. Each case shows a chart built from fictional data that may use a truncated axis, uneven scale steps, a cherry-picked date range, 3D distortion or missing labels — or may be perfectly fair. Analysts name every problem, test headlines against the actual numbers and choose the fair redraw.
What children learn
Data and media literacy: how axis baselines, scale intervals, selected ranges, 3D effects and missing labels change impressions; separating what the numbers show from what the picture suggests; and checking numeric claims such as "more than twice as many" against the data.
What it teaches
- Choose fair charts and judge claims
- Evaluate charts and claims
- Read graphs
How to play
Toggle reasons on and off with the buttons (or drag reason cards onto the evidence board), then press Check. Pick the fair redraw or a verdict with the answer buttons. Show table opens the chart's data. Everything works with Tab, Enter and Space.
Plays with: Touch Mouse Keyboard
Accessibility
- Read-aloud on request
- Fully playable with a keyboard
- Calm mode with reduced motion
- No timers or time pressure
- Never relies on color alone
- Quiet mode turns off sound effects
Level maps
Tracks and levels
Each track is made for a grade range. Start anywhere that fits — you don't have to play the younger tracks first. As a guest, your stars are saved on this device.
Chart Check-Up
One flaw at a time, fair charts, then two flaws at once — and the fair redraw.
6–7
24 levels · 10 free
Chart Check-Up
One flaw at a time, fair charts, then two flaws at once — and the fair redraw. · 6–7
- 1 First Look 1 ☆☆☆
- 2 First Look 2 ☆☆☆
- 3 First Look 3 ☆☆☆
- 4 First Look 4 ☆☆☆
- 5 First Look 5 ☆☆☆
- 6 Challenge: First Look ☆☆☆
- 7 Second Look 1 ☆☆☆
- 8 Second Look 2 ☆☆☆
- 9 Second Look 3 ☆☆☆
- 10 Second Look 4 ☆☆☆
- 11 Second Look 5 Plan level
- 12 Challenge: Second Look Plan level
- 13 Fair or Not? 1 Plan level
- 14 Fair or Not? 2 Plan level
- 15 Fair or Not? 3 Plan level
- 16 Fair or Not? 4 Plan level
- 17 Fair or Not? 5 Plan level
- 18 Challenge: Fair or Not? Plan level
- 19 Double Trouble 1 Plan level
- 20 Double Trouble 2 Plan level
- 21 Double Trouble 3 Plan level
- 22 Double Trouble 4 Plan level
- 23 Double Trouble 5 Plan level
- 24 Challenge: Double Trouble Plan level
Levels after 10 are part of a PlayOwl plan. Free levels, saving and basic reports stay free.
Claim Court
Headlines meet charts: name the flaws, test the claim against the data and pick a fair redraw.
7–8
24 levels · 10 free
Claim Court
Headlines meet charts: name the flaws, test the claim against the data and pick a fair redraw. · 7–8
- 1 Headline Check 1 ☆☆☆
- 2 Headline Check 2 ☆☆☆
- 3 Headline Check 3 ☆☆☆
- 4 Headline Check 4 ☆☆☆
- 5 Headline Check 5 ☆☆☆
- 6 Challenge: Headline Check ☆☆☆
- 7 Second Opinion 1 ☆☆☆
- 8 Second Opinion 2 ☆☆☆
- 9 Second Opinion 3 ☆☆☆
- 10 Second Opinion 4 ☆☆☆
- 11 Second Opinion 5 Plan level
- 12 Challenge: Second Opinion Plan level
- 13 Close Reading 1 Plan level
- 14 Close Reading 2 Plan level
- 15 Close Reading 3 Plan level
- 16 Close Reading 4 Plan level
- 17 Close Reading 5 Plan level
- 18 Challenge: Close Reading Plan level
- 19 Final Verdict 1 Plan level
- 20 Final Verdict 2 Plan level
- 21 Final Verdict 3 Plan level
- 22 Final Verdict 4 Plan level
- 23 Final Verdict 5 Plan level
- 24 Challenge: Final Verdict Plan level
Levels after 10 are part of a PlayOwl plan. Free levels, saving and basic reports stay free.
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