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Casleton, Emily; Beyler, Amy; Genschel, Ulrike; Wilson, Alyson – Journal of Statistics Education, 2014
Undergraduate students who have just completed an introductory statistics course often lack deep understanding of variability and enthusiasm for the field of statistics. This paper argues that by introducing the commonly underemphasized concept of measurement error, students will have a better chance of attaining both. We further present lecture…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Statistics, Measurement Techniques, Error of Measurement
Oleson, Vicki – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This study sought to understand the process of change elementary teachers experienced as they participated in mathematics professional development. This investigation explored the impact of mathematics professional development on teachers' content knowledge for teaching, their ability to implement innovative pedagogical practices, and the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Innovation
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Stone, Jody – Science Teacher, 2007
With schools being asked to accomplish more and more, it is increasingly important to, whenever possible, address multiple goals in teaching. Educating the whole child dictates that we find ways to ensure our graduates are well-rounded, independent thinkers capable of becoming well-adjusted, contributing adults. Thus community service has become a…
Descriptors: Secondary School Curriculum, Testing, Pollution, Thinking Skills