Teaching Statistics

These titles focus on the approaches that can be taken in the classroom to develop skills and a conceptual understanding of specific mathematical concepts.

Darren Macey (Author), Will Hornby (Author)

9781108406307, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 May 2018

202 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1 cm, 0.36 kg

Statistics has developed in parallel with the advances of technological and social change. Informed by the work of the Cambridge Mathematics team, this book outlines a new pedagogical approach to teaching statistics. It frames the interconnectedness of the subject around the experiences that students should have, rather than the specific techniques required. The book provides numerous examples and suggestions that teachers can incorporate in the classroom to help improve the way students understand statistics.

Introduction
Part 1 A vision for statistics in schools: 1. What should all students understand and why is it important?
2. The statistical cycle
3. Exploratory data analysis
4. Simulation
5. Sampling and variation
6. Signals and noise
7. Informal inference
8. Technology in the classroom
Part 2 Activities
9. Activity for Chapter 2
10. Activity for Chapter 3
11. Activities for Chapter 4
12. Activities for Chapter 5
13. Activity for Chapter 6
14. Activity for Chapter 7
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Index.

Subject Areas: Teachers' classroom resources & material [JNUM], Teaching of a specific subject [JNU], Teaching skills & techniques [JNT]