Data, Trees, and Forests -- Decision Tree Learning in K-12 Education

Closely linked to the topic of ML is data science, which is of particular interest for approaches in machine learning and As a consequence of the increasing influence of thus also reflected in multiple AI curricula. Corresponding machine learning on our lives, everyone needs methods are also used to gain knowledge in a wide variety competencies to understand corresponding phenomena, of scientific disciplines. Data analysis and artificial intelligence but also to get involved in shaping our are often referred to as the fourth pillar of science world and making informed decisions regarding (Riedel et al., 2008; Tolle et al., 2011). This is becoming the influences on our society. Therefore, in K-increasingly relevant for K-12 education as well, as this shift 12 education, students need to learn about core in the scientific disciplines is also reflected in corresponding ideas and principles of machine learning.