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Burks, Robert E.; Jaye, Michael J. – Journal of Statistics Education, 2012
The "Price Is Right" ("TPIR") provides a wealth of material for studying statistics at various levels of mathematical sophistication. The authors have used elements of this show to motivate students from undergraduate probability and statistics courses to graduate level executive management courses. The material consistently generates a high…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Probability, Statistics, Mathematics Instruction
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Lee, Hollylynne S.; Doerr, Helen; Ärlebäck, Jonas; Pulis, Tyler – North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2013
Our study, situated within graduate-level courses for teachers focused on statistics, illustrates work across institutions for making sense of teachers' statistical thinking. Using a common assessment instrument, we identify and discuss four items that indicate strong statistical thinking and two that highlight concepts with which teachers…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Statistics, Teacher Educators, Graduate Study
Cai, Jinfa, Ed. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2017
This volume, a comprehensive survey and critical analysis of today's issues in mathematics education, distills research to build knowledge and capacity in the field. The compendium is a valuable new resource that provides the most comprehensive evidence about what is known about research in mathematics education. The 38 chapters present five…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Educational Research, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis