The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' position statements define a particular problem, issue, or need and describe its relevance to mathematics education. Recent statements include the following: View all NCTM position statements. … [Read more...] about NCTM Defines Key Issues in Mathematics Education with New Position Statements
Archives for December 2024
Lesson Plan: Association Between Gender and Sport Watching Preference?
By Courtney Rubio, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Overview of Lesson Is there an association between gender and the sports students prefer to watch? This activity allows students to analyze data provided in a two-way table using one or more of the following methods: a chi-square test of independence, relative frequencies, segmented bar graph, mosaic plot, or bar chart. … [Read more...] about Lesson Plan: Association Between Gender and Sport Watching Preference?
Editors’ Note: Fall 2024
With the fall season upon us and the rhythms of the school year in motion, we are excited to share this issue of Statistics Teacher. New school years, as with new seasons, offer opportunities to connect with one another, share new ideas and resources, and reflect upon our continued growth and practice. We are delighted to have Statistics Teacher join you in this journey and … [Read more...] about Editors’ Note: Fall 2024
Statistics, Data Science Education: Key for Future of High School Mathematics
By Latrenda Knighten and Kevin Dykema, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, in conjunction with the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics and NCSM leadership in mathematics education, recently released High School Mathematics Reimagined Revitalized and Relevant, which focuses on the need to shape the future of … [Read more...] about Statistics, Data Science Education: Key for Future of High School Mathematics
ASA/NCTM Joint Committee Members Share Favorite Resources
By Amy Hogan, Susan A. Peters, and Hollylynne Lee Against All Odds: Inside Statistics Against All Odds is a 32-module set of short videos from Annenberg Learner that introduce statistics. They are meant to show statistics in various applications and in a relevant context. The website has links for a glossary, student guides, teacher guides, and interactive tools. Narrator … [Read more...] about ASA/NCTM Joint Committee Members Share Favorite Resources
Encouraging Equitable Participation in Ethical Data Science Discussions
By Jordan T. Register, University of North Carolina at Charlotte This paper examines the instructional strategies and pedagogical moves designed to foster equitable engagement in an ethical data science course. This course, developed to explore the intersection of data science, ethics, and sociopolitical awareness, aims to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to become … [Read more...] about Encouraging Equitable Participation in Ethical Data Science Discussions
Making Sense of Data Visualizations: A Toolkit for Supporting Student Discussions
By Emily Thrasher, Hollylynne Lee, Bruce Graham, Matthew Grossman, Gemma Mojica, NC State University This paper explores a comprehensive framework to develop students’ data literacy by guiding them in making sense of complex data visualizations. With the growing complexity and prevalence of data visualizations in media, it’s crucial to equip students with the skills to … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Data Visualizations: A Toolkit for Supporting Student Discussions
Fall 2024 Announcements
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