Becoming a Teacher of Statistics

Portfolio

by

Susan Sexton

 

Data Analysis

 


 

Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers

STAT 6070

University of Georgia

Fall 2007

Instructor: Christine Franklin

 

 


 

 

Each of the following discussions is a reflective summary on a statistics article that corresponds to the six GAISE recommendations.

 

á              Recommendation 1: Use real data.

 

á              Recommendation 2: Stress conceptual understanding rather than mere knowledge of procedures.

 

á              Recommendation 3: Emphasize statistical literacy and develop statistical thinking.

 

á              Recommendation 4: Foster active learning in the classroom.

 

á              Recommendation 5: Use technology for developing conceptual understanding and analyzing data.

 

á              Recommendation 6: Integrate assessments that are aligned with course goals to improve as well as evaluate student learning.

 

 

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