Wondering, Wandering or Unwavering? Learners’ Statistical Investigations with Fathom

Katie Makar () and Jere Confrey ()
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Katie Makar: The University of Queensland, School of Education, Social Sciences Bldg
Jere Confrey: North Carolina State University, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, College of Education

Chapter Chapter 25 in Mit Werkzeugen Mathematik und Stochastik lernen – Using Tools for Learning Mathematics and Statistics, 2014, pp 351-362 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Dynamic statistical software is often promoted as a way to develop students’ investigative capabilities, particularly in contexts of exploratory data analysis (EDA). However, there is some question about whether learners use these software packages as intended. This study explored the styles of 18 prospective mathematics and science teachers as they conducted a semi-structured statistical investigation in Fathom. Interviews and computer screen capture were collected as data and analyzed using an approach based on Land and Hannafin’s (1996) intention- action-feedback cycles. The paper reports on patterns among observations, evaluations and conclusions drawn for three investigative approaches: Wondering, Wandering and Unwavering. Results suggest measurable differences in the patterns of investigation and discuss the benefits and drawback of each approach.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-03104-6_25

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