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Teaching Statistics Using Small-Group Cooperative Learning

Year: 1993

Type: article

Abstract: Current recommendations for reforming statistics education include the use of cooperative learning activities as a form of active learning to supplement or replace traditional lectures. This paper describes the use of cooperative learning activities in teaching and learning statistics. Different ways of using cooperative learning activities are described along with reasons for implementing this type of instructional method. Characteristics of good activities and guidelines for the use of groups and evaluation of group products are suggested.

Source: Journal of Statistics Education

DOI: 10.1080/10691898.1993.11910455

Author: Joan Garfield

Institution: University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Statistics Education and Methodologies

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,134