0 or 3 credits
Spring 2026 Distance Learning Upper Division
This course will provide opportunities for the growth of middle school mathematics teachers understanding of data analysis and probability as a means to help analyze and interpret experienced events. The course will address the following: selecting and using appropriate statistical methods to analyze data, developing and evaluating inferences and predictions that are based on data, and understanding and applying the basic concepts of probability. This course will also address pedagogical approaches to students' learning of data analysis and probability.
Learning Outcomes1Employ research-based instructional strategies to develop statistical understanding in middle, secondary and tertiary settings, and for teacher professional development.
2Develop tasks, questions, and lessons that can be used to assess as well as further develop students' understanding of statistics and probability.
3Read and interpret research results and classroom-based articles that describe students' statistical and probabilistic reasoning.
4Reflect on course readings and their practical teaching experience to consider how to best teach statistical and probability concepts.
Restrictions
GPA by professor
made by Purdue students.