Session 1. Statistics as problem solving (34:53) -- session 2. Data organization and representation (37:50) -- session 3. Describing distributions (29:28) -- session 4. The five-number summary (32:03) -- session 5. Variation about the mean (46:04) -- session 6. Designing experiments (33:28) -- session 7. Bivariate data and analysis (30:49) -- session 8. Probability (33:23) -- session 9. Random sampling and estimation (32:05) -- session 10. Classroom case studies, K-2 (32:50) -- session 11. Classroom case studies, 3-5 (30:56) -- session 12. Clasroom case studies, 6-8 (31:31).
Summary:
Professional development course. This course introduces statistics as a problem-solving process. In this course, teachers can build their skills through investigations of different ways to collect and represent data, and describe and analyze variation in data. Through practical examples, teachers will come to understand some statistical concepts, such as data representation, variation, the mean and median, bivariate data, probability, designing statistical experiments, and population estimations. The concluding case studies, divided into grade bands for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 teachers, show how to apply what has been learned in the classroom. The course includes video programming, problem-solving activities available in print and on the Web, interactive activities and demonstrations on the Web, and questions for class discussion or individual reflection.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.