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A Guided Lesson on Fake News for Improving Statistical Literacy

The goal of the GAISE: Pre-K–12 Report is statistical literacy for all. But statistical literacy is not achievable unless students understand why they personally need to learn statistics. Fake news and the COVID-19 pandemic are two subjects that are relevant and concrete for students.

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Editor’s Note: Fall 2023

Statistics Teacher editor Christine Franklin introduces new editors Trena Wilkerson, Jennifer Green, and Charlotte Bolch.

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A Sampling Activity to Anchor Big Statistical Ideas

The Sampling Bag Task showcases important statistical ideas, encourages conjecture and statistical argument, and illustrates the complexity and promise of seemingly simple tasks to generate productive discourse and expand understanding of statistical ideas.

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Data Interrogations for Critical Statistical Literacy

The ability to read, write, and evaluate statistical arguments are crucial to the development of statistical literacy. Here are some tools for facilitating that development.

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ThisIsStatistics Update

As the summer winds down and the school year begins, the ASA’s public education campaign finds new ways to connect students with statistics. Check out these ThisIsStatistics updates.

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