Probability and Statistics in High Schools?.

Callihan, Hubert D.; Bell, Frederick H.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Probability and Statistics in High Schools?

Callihan, Hubert D.; Bell, Frederick H.

School Science and Mathematics, 77, 5, 418-426, May-Jun 77

A survey of Pennsylvania secondary schools showed that relatively few (15 percent) schools offered probability and statistics regularly as a complete course and of those which did, the course was elected primarily by seniors. Reasons for the lack of offerings are analyzed. (DT)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Probability, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Statistics, Surveys

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