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Statistical literacy in action
Citation
Watson, J, Statistical literacy in action, Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 20, (4) pp. 26-30. ISSN 1326-0286 (2015) [Professional, Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Using statistical literacy skills to determine appropriate scales to be used on graphs is an
essential part of numeracy. Using several meaningful contexts, this article explains very
clearly when it is appropriate and inappropriate to begin the scale of a graph at zero.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Professional, Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Statistical literacy, graphs |
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
| Research Field: | Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
| Objective Field: | Teaching and curriculum not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Watson, J (Professor Jane Watson) |
| ID Code: | 105746 |
| Year Published: | 2015 |
| Deposited By: | Faculty of Education |
| Deposited On: | 2016-01-13 |
| Last Modified: | 2016-01-15 |
| Downloads: | 1 View Download Statistics |
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