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Blagdanic, Casandra; Chinnappan, Mohan – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2013
Numeracy in schools is becoming an increasingly important part of mathematics learning and teaching. This is because educators want students to engage with mathematical concepts more deeply, use mathematics to make sense of their environment and make decisions that are based on the analysis of mathematical information. In order to be numerate,…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Interpretation, Numeracy
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Jolliffe, Flavia – Teaching Statistics, 1999
The ability to undertake approximate calculations and to get a rough feel for data is an important skill which should not be overlooked. Presents some ideas for teaching and assessing approximate calculation. Contains 13 references. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Estimation (Mathematics), Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Kershaw, Isaac; Mazak, Sara A.; Spence, Janet G. – 2000
This document, which lists the environmental and natural resources technology competencies identified by representatives from businesses and industries as well as secondary and postsecondary educators throughout Ohio, is intended to assist individuals and organizations in developing college tech prep programs that will prepare students from…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Administration, Basic Skills, College School Cooperation