By Christopher Engledowl and Tracey Gorham Blanco, New Mexico State University Throughout the past 20 years, it has been largely accepted that statistics is not mathematics, albeit statistics makes use of mathematics. For instance, the Statistical Education of Teachers (SET) report states “teachers also should recognize the features of statistics that set it apart as a … [Read more...] about Using LOCUS Released Items with Practicing Teachers
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LOCUS Provides a Rich Repository of Assessments of Statistical Understanding
By Donna LaLonde and Rebecca Nichols We capture our confidence in student learning with statements that begin, “Students will be able to …” and we rely daily on formative assessments to guide our instruction. In this column, we want to highlight an incredible resource developed as part of a project led by Tim Jacobbe, associate professor and mathematics education … [Read more...] about LOCUS Provides a Rich Repository of Assessments of Statistical Understanding
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By Rebecca Nichols and Donna LaLonde One of the Standards for Mathematical Practice calls on students to “Use appropriate tools strategically.” In part, this practice viewed through a statistical lens is described in the Statistical Education of Teachers (SET) report as, “Statistically proficient students at various grade levels are able to use technological tools to carry … [Read more...] about Technology Insights