This paper is from Session 3B: Pre-service preparation for primary teachers

which comes under Topic 3: Learning to teach statistics

Other papers under session 3B ... 3B2: Preparing elementary school teachers to teach statistics — an... 3B3: Teaching statistics at the primary level: identifying obstacles and...

(Tuesday 13th, 16:30-18:00)

Student teachers developing their knowledge about data handling using TinkerPlots

Presenter

• Carlos Eduardo Monteiro (Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil)

Co-authors

• Andreika Asseker (Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil)
• Liliane Carvalho (Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil)
• Tânia Campos (Bandeirante University of São Paulo, Brazil)

Abstract

Ainley (1995) and Pratt (1995) suggest that more effective teaching in data handling can be developed using computer based activities in which students developed active processes of interpretation. TinkerPlots is an example of software which has different tools to handle data and allows students develop different strategies of interpretation (Konold & Miller, 2005). This study explored the use of TinkerPlots among 8 Brazilian primary student teachers who were taking an undergraduate education course. The volunteers participated in four research sessions in which we collect data about their background in data handling; proposed a reflection about data handling processes, explored TinkerPlots possibilities to handle data and shared what they had learnt from their participation. The results showed evidence of the role of TinkerPlots for processes of teacher education which aim for the development of data handling knowledge.

Other papers under session 3B ... 3B2: Preparing elementary school teachers to teach statistics — an... 3B3: Teaching statistics at the primary level: identifying obstacles and...