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Measuring Statistical Literacy
Citation
Callingham, RA and Watson, JM, Measuring Statistical Literacy, Journal of Applied Measurement, 6, (1) pp. 19-47. ISSN 1529-7713 (2005) [Refereed Article]
Abstract
This study considers the measurement of Statistical Literacy understanding that goes beyond the basic chance and data skills and knowledge in the mathematics curriculum. This understanding requires application of mathematical skills in a range of contextual situations and draws on aspects of statistics, such as variation and inference, which may not be explicit in the school curriculum. The study reports the outcomes from tests of Statistical Literacy given to 673 students from Grades 5 to 10. It confirms the nature and structure of a previously identified construct of Statistical Literacy and proposes three subgroups of items that address aspects of Statistical Literacy that might usefully be measured by classroom teachers.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
Research Field: | Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Other education and training |
Objective Field: | Other education and training not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Callingham, RA (Associate Professor Rosemary Callingham) |
UTAS Author: | Watson, JM (Professor Jane Watson) |
ID Code: | 35734 |
Year Published: | 2005 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2005-08-01 |
Last Modified: | 2012-03-01 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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