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Doz, Daniel; Doz, Eleonora – Mathematics Teaching Research Journal, 2022
A more motivating way of introducing students to probability theory is through real-world problems. Since heuristics play an important role in our probabilistic judgement, knowing how to avoid incorrect probabilistic reasoning, which leads to several biases, could help students to develop more critical thinking skills. In this paper, we present a…
Descriptors: Heuristics, Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Probability
Echeverri, J. Felipe; Sadler, Troy D. – Science Educator, 2011
The state of education in the United States, particularly in the areas of science, mathematics and technology, has been a consistent source of concern since at least the early 1980s when student performance on the 1986 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) revealed that science proficiency was lower than comparable measures from the…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Problem Based Learning, National Competency Tests, Biotechnology