Session: Innovations in teaching statistics and quantitative methods

Time: Wednesday 4th July, 15:45 - 17:15

Convenor:

Professor Patrick Sturgis (NCRM)

Abstract Details

This session will bring together leading statistics educators from across the UK to discuss new approaches to teaching statistics using new kinds of textbooks and resources and innovative pedagogical approaches. The focus of the session will be on sharing research evidence, as well as tips and advice, to empower statistics teachers to try new things in their own teaching.

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Presenter: Andrew Bell

Using real world media examples to teach statistical literacy

The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

Presentation 1

Start time: 15:45

Presentation title: How I learned to love quants

Presenter:

Dr Simon Gallacher (The Nuffield Foundation)

Presentation 2

Start time: 16:00

Presentation title: Peer Tutoring in Statistics: Evaluating the Exeter Q-Step Centre's "Peer2Peer" programme

Presenter:

Dr Travis Coan (University of Exeter)

Presentation 3

Start time: 16:15

Presentation title: Using Real World Media Examples to Teach Statistical Literacy

Presenter:

Dr Andy Bell (University of Sheffield)