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Jacobs, Victoria R.; Lajoie, Susanne P. – 1994
Ten high-ability middle school students participated in a 13 week enrichment program on inferential statistics. Consistent with the NCTM Standards, classes emphasized problem solving in real world contexts and the communication of mathematical ideas. Students struggled with written assignments, yet worked effectively in pairs, small groups, and…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Intermediate Grades, Junior High School Students