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Albert, Jim; Hu, Jingchen – Journal of Statistics Education, 2020
Bayesian statistics has gained great momentum since the computational developments of the 1990s. Gradually, advances in Bayesian methodology and software have made Bayesian techniques much more accessible to applied statisticians and, in turn, have potentially transformed Bayesian education at the undergraduate level. This article provides an…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Computation, Statistics Education, Undergraduate Students
Neumann, Maureen D.; Dion, Lisa – MIT Press, 2021
Computational thinking--a set of mental and cognitive tools applied to problem solving--is a fundamental skill that all of us (and not just computer scientists) draw on. Educators have found that computational thinking enhances learning across a range of subjects and reinforces students' abilities in reading, writing, and arithmetic. This book…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Computation, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods
Benenson, Gary – 2002
This book explains methods of representing information. Contents are divided into six chapters: (1) "Appetizers" includes activities that can be done individually to become familiar with the topics of signs, symbols, and codes; (2) "Concepts" provides a basis for symbol and sign development; (3) "Activities" features activities and classroom…
Descriptors: Coding, Curriculum, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach