Statistics Teacher

Supporting the Teaching and Learning of Statistics

data

Graphing with Kids: Teaching the Superpower of Numbers and Data

By Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Imagine a world in which numbers and data come alive to solve problems, spark curiosity, and tell captivating stories. In this world, math isn’t boring or intimidating—it’s vibrant and full of possibilities, unlocking colorful and creative ways to understand the world around us. This is the world of Daphne, the data-drawing dragon. Daphne … [Read more...] about Graphing with Kids: Teaching the Superpower of Numbers and Data

Lesson Plan: Sticky Note Statistics

By Joanne Caniglia, Kent State University Overview of Lesson This set of activities allows students to analyze data from graphs created with sticky notes. Students are asked to estimate a string’s length. Their estimates are put on sticky notes, forming dot and box plots. Following initial estimates and graphs, more estimation exercises are given to students (with strings … [Read more...] about Lesson Plan: Sticky Note Statistics

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

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

A Guided Lesson on Fake News for Improving Statistical Literacy

By Rebecca Pierce, Ball State University, and Matthew Brenneman, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 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. One could cite high-paying jobs in data science as a motivation, but this pertains to … [Read more...] about A Guided Lesson on Fake News for Improving Statistical Literacy

Embracing AI-Driven Education: ChatGPT as a Learning Tool

By Jaya Kolluri, Winsor School In today’s rapidly changing world, the integration of AI-based technologies like ChatGPT into education has sparked an ongoing debate between teachers and students. Many educators worry using AI-driven tools for learning may lead to laziness in students and discourage them from conducting their own research. However, I—as a high-school … [Read more...] about Embracing AI-Driven Education: ChatGPT as a Learning Tool

Editors’ Note: Spring 2023

This issue of Statistics Teacher features two articles and three lesson plans with plenty of details for teachers to incorporate into their own practice. In “If You Only Have One Hour … Teaching Statistical Inference to Youth,” Beth Chance, Elsa Medina, and Jacquelyn Silverbush share a series of activities used with students in grades 4–6 to introduce statistical inference. … [Read more...] about Editors’ Note: Spring 2023

Lesson Plan: Exploring Whether a Difference Is a Meaningful Difference

By Tim Jacobbe, Southern Methodist University; Chris Franklin, University of Georgia; Gary Kader, Appalachian State University; and Kaycie Maddox, Northeast Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency Overview of Lesson This investigation focuses on students conducting a comparative experiment to explore whether there are meaningful differences between the number of times … [Read more...] about Lesson Plan: Exploring Whether a Difference Is a Meaningful Difference