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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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Brinkworth, Peter – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1998
Introduces handling data as conceived by Euclid, which provides some interesting possibilities for students to investigate fundamental geometrical ideas as well as relating some elementary geometry with elementary trigonometry. (ASK)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
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Rowe, J. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
The development and function of microprocessors are discussed and the associated implications for computers in education are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
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Tobin, Kenneth – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Presents a sample lesson plan (suitable for grades 6-10) and examples of other problems useful in teaching data processing skills. The plan (focusing on planning investigations, data collection, and data processing) is based on the Data Processing Operation Guide, a 10-step model of intellectual operations that can be used in problem solving. (JN)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Elementary School Mathematics, Intermediate Grades, Lesson Plans