Randomness, Its Meanings and Educational Implications.

Batanero, Carmen; Green, David R.; Serrano, Luis Romero

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ERIC Number: EJ561885

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Publication Date: 1998

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Randomness, Its Meanings and Educational Implications.

Batanero, Carmen; Green, David R.; Serrano, Luis Romero

International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v29 n1 p113-23 Jan-Feb 1998

Presents an analysis of the different meanings associated with randomness throughout its historical evolution as well as a summary of research concerning the subjective perception of randomness by children and adolescents. Some teaching suggestions are included to help students gradually understand the characteristics of random phenomena. Contains 28 references. (Author/PVD)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Probability, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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