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Using Technology to Rethink the Intersection of Statistics Education and Social Justice

Using Technology to Rethink the Intersection of Statistics Education and Social Justice

Lisa L. Poling, Nirmala Naresh, Tracy J. Goodson-Espy
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 22
ISBN13: 9781466696167|ISBN10: 1466696168|EISBN13: 9781466696174
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9616-7.ch012
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Poling, Lisa L., et al. "Using Technology to Rethink the Intersection of Statistics Education and Social Justice." Improving K-12 STEM Education Outcomes through Technological Integration, edited by Michael J. Urban and David A. Falvo, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 259-280. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9616-7.ch012

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Poling, L. L., Naresh, N., & Goodson-Espy, T. J. (2016). Using Technology to Rethink the Intersection of Statistics Education and Social Justice. In M. Urban & D. Falvo (Eds.), Improving K-12 STEM Education Outcomes through Technological Integration (pp. 259-280). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9616-7.ch012

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Poling, Lisa L., Nirmala Naresh, and Tracy J. Goodson-Espy. "Using Technology to Rethink the Intersection of Statistics Education and Social Justice." In Improving K-12 STEM Education Outcomes through Technological Integration, edited by Michael J. Urban and David A. Falvo, 259-280. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9616-7.ch012

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Abstract

A critical consumer is able to ask questions and discern information about data—its collection and analysis, and is able to judge whether conclusions are warranted (GAISE, 2007; Best, 2001). Promoting statistical knowledge by exploring social issues that create disparities helps individuals foster initiative for positive change and engage in equitable practices (Moses & Cobb, 2001; Gutstein, 2006). This chapter explains investigations suitable for use with pre-service/in-service teachers and middle school or high school students. Investigations were structured to help participants: 1) Engage in statistical problem solving using real data; 2) Focus on the process of statistical investigation (Rossman & Chance, 2012); and 3) Consider statistics as a means of promoting social change. A description of investigations and sample artifacts are included.

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