Technology-Rich Standards-Based Statistics: Improving Introductory Statistics at the College Level.

摘要: Reasons for universities to teach with a standards-based approach are increasing. High schools in many states, often by decree of the state legislature, have already gone system which curricula rewritten align student outcomes, instructional delivery and assessment. Typically, specific goals content standards broken down into several indicators -- objectives that can be measured performance-based The assessment is scored rubric specifies m meaningful way (as opposed letter grade, could vary greatly from teacher teacher) performance levels each pre-specified criteria. In 1993, Colorado General Assembly enacted HB93-1313, making K-12 public develop assessments 1997. So these students expecting more compatibility terms how admission criteria will established university classes themselves. (A traditional "index" may no longer cover all schools, especially those integrated or interdisciplinary curricula) This even critical serve preservice teachers, Since they need experience modeled very structure implementing when graduate. There great deal research literature on technology mathematics classroom, Heid[1] others, some scattered based education, example Loacker Mentkowski[2]. do not seem any studies specifically involving intersection two domains, however. Robson an emerging expository this comes first states mandate education[3]. Robson's focus systemic statewide educational community, while author focused course. was one twelve variety curriculum areas selected part team faculty year university's Educational Technology Improvement Project, funded Commission Higher Education. redesigned introductory (non-calculus-based) statistics course serves both as general education requirement required majors at university. quasi-experimental study, data was/collected analyzed about independent project evaluator, doctoral students. discussed article actually larger study examining preconceptions attitudes statistics. focuses possible interrelationships effects approach. Department Mathematical Sciences typically offers six 40-student sections semester, before department had consistently thoroughly technology-rich During spring 1997 taught section version other instructors continued ways were traditional. three who collected experienced history solid teaching evaluations. (Encouraged results obtained, next year's incorporating utilizing parts author's resources.) Students did know time registration whether their "treatment" section. Various quantitative qualitative treatment "traditional" sections. Content Standards With feedback Project members Director, developed following drive its assessments: 1) able critically evaluate media major field interest. …