Sep 25
This article explores the use of statistical paradoxes—specifically the Will Rogers Phenomenon, Simpson’s Paradox, False Positive Paradox, and the Birthday Problem—as teaching tools for middle and high school students.
Sep 25
This paper offers a model for integrating accessible, equity-minded data science activities into informal learning programs.
Sep 25
This set of activities allows students to analyze data from graphs created with sticky notes. The statistical question is, "Do students improve their estimates with repeated estimation experiences?”
Sep 2
This article introduces a method for identifying statistically meaningful differences between two data sets using the mean absolute deviation.
Dec 9
Advanced data visualizations are changing how we share information, making complex data easier to understand and more engaging. The authors created a simple framework with three steps—exploring the context, understanding the visualization, and connecting it to personal experiences—to help students make sense of these visuals.
Dec 8
Pictures, sounds, and text are all considered data. How can these types of data be incorporated into the school curriculum to better prepare students for today’s societal needs? The authors introduced a data science investigation that uses pictures as data in their middle and high school classes to find out.
Jul 15
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently released the position statement "Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics Teaching." The statement highlights potential benefits of AI-driven tools, including responding to students' thinking and interests in ways previous tools could not.
Jul 15
Pictures, sounds, and text are all considered data. How can these types of data be incorporated into the school curriculum to better prepare students for today’s societal needs? The authors introduced a data science investigation that uses pictures as data in their middle and high school classes to find out.
Nov 13
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.
Nov 13
The free meetups (via Zoom) offer teachers a chance to share resources and discuss K–12 statistics topics, including the AP Statistics exam and statistics reading, assessment, applets, software resources, and lesson plans.
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