Reading graphs and extracting essential information has proven to be challenging for many. The global pandemic laid bare a widespread deficiency in graphical literacy among the general public, including undergraduate students. In this article we discuss the three relatively recent articles that stand out, dissecting graphing instruction and assessment and offering essential insights on cultivating graphing skills in students.

Graphical literacy can be broken down into component parts that can be measured. While there is research on existing knowledge and skills, there is a scarcity of research on effective teaching strategies to support the learning of graphical literacy skills.