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 ... 3B1: Student teachers developing their knowledge about data handling using... 3B3: Teaching statistics at the primary level: identifying obstacles and...

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

Preparing elementary school teachers to teach statistics — an international dilemma

Presenter

• Tim Jacobbe (University of Florida, United States)

Abstract

Most teacher preparation programs neglect statistics during common coursework. Although students may take an introductory statistics course, they are not necessarily prepared to teach statistics content at the elementary school level. Recommendations for the types of experiences elementary school teachers should have are discussed.

Other papers under session 3B ... 3B1: Student teachers developing their knowledge about data handling using... 3B3: Teaching statistics at the primary level: identifying obstacles and...