This paper is from Session 2H: Perspectives on statistics education with a focus in secondary schools - session 1
which comes under Topic 2: Statistics education at the school level
Paper 2H2 (Wednesday 11th, 11:00-12:30)
Critiquing investigative questions
Presenter
- Pip Arnold (Cognition Education Limited, New Zealand)
Co-author
- Maxine Pfannkuch (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
Abstract
A “good” investigative question is one that allows for rich exploration of the data in hand, discovery, and thinking statistically. Developing and using the criteria for what makes a good investigative question was one of the outcomes of research in a year 10 (age 14–15) class. Using these investigative question criteria, this paper focuses on students’ ability to critique investigative questions posed by others. Pre- and post-test responses of 27 14-year-old students are explored and the quality of students’ critique is discussed, including the implications for supporting their ability to pose their own investigative questions.