ERIC Number: EJ1031651
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 22
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1069-1898
Primarily Statistics: Developing an Introductory Statistics Course for Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
Green, Jennifer L.; Blankenship, Erin E.
Journal of Statistics Education, v21 n3 2013
We developed an introductory statistics course for pre-service elementary teachers. In this paper, we describe the goals and structure of the course, as well as the assessments we implemented. Additionally, we use example course work to demonstrate pre-service teachers' progress both in learning statistics and as novice teachers. Overall, the course aims to help pre-service teachers recognize the importance of statistics in the elementary curriculum, as well as the integral role they, as teachers, can play in a student's entire statistical education. Our course serves as a model/resource for others interested in pre-service teacher development.
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Statistics, Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Evaluation Methods, Curriculum Development, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Course Content, Models, Simulation, Learning Activities, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Student Journals, Teaching Methods, Student Evaluation, Lesson Plans
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Nebraska

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