Transforming Statistics Education in South Africa

North, Delia; Zewotir, Temesgen

doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-0603-1_4

Cited by 3 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…One teacher specifically mentioned the need to learn more up-to-date methods of teaching: "Use the modern method which I receive here when I am attending workshop at statistics." This is noteworthy considering that research reports that much of the teaching of mathematics is taught by traditional methods in South African schools and that teachers teach it using the way they had been taught (North & Zewotir, 2006). Teachers felt that by attending workshops they enhanced their interest and became more aware of the importance of teaching and learning mathematics.…”

Section: Professional Development (Pd)mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Examining Teachers’ Perceptions About Improving the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Statistics

Umugiraneza

Bansilal

North

2018

SERJ

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The purpose of this paper is to examine South African teachers’ suggestions for improving the teaching and learning of mathematics and statistics, as well as exploring relationships between certain demographic factors and the number and types of strategies suggested by teachers. The study was conducted with 75 South African mathematics teachers. We asked them to respond to closed- and open-ended questions regarding their strategies and plans about how they intend to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and statistics. The findings revealed that teachers were most concerned with improving the motivation and interest of their learners. Furthermore, there were relationships between the number and types of strategies suggested and certain factors such as attendance at workshops, and use of the curriculum. First published November 2018 at Statistics Education Research Journal Archives

show abstract

Section: Professional Development (Pd)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The maths4stats project, was developed in 2007 by Statistics South Africa (StatsSa), which is the National Statistics Office. The aim of this project was to improve statistical teaching in South Africa schools around the country (North & Scheiber, 2008;North & Zewotir, 2006).…”

Section: Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Examining Teachers’ Perceptions About Improving the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Statistics

Umugiraneza

Bansilal

North

2018

SERJ

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Unfortunately, in the previous political dispensation they were not taught at colleges of education, where the majority of teachers in classrooms today received their pre-service training. According to North and Zewotir (2006), in-service workshops on data handling and probability give teachers the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge so that they can teach statistical literacy to the school leaver in South Africa. AMESA organised in-service initiatives for subject facilitators or advisors, who were then expected to provide similar training to teachers; it arranged hour-long supportive talks to teachers at its annual conferences and other similar forums as well as demonstration lessons.…”

Section: Statement Of the Problemmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Data Handling in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Grade7 Classes: South African Experience

Adu

Gasa²

2014

MJSS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

The International Association for Statistical Education, IASE

Phillips,

MacGillivray,

Bilgin

2023

Wiley StatsRef: Statistics Reference Online

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Since its formal formation in 1993, the International Association for Statistical Education, IASE, has become a very active international organization which aims to advance statistical education at all levels, from primary school through training of professionals as well as to the general public. IASE is one of seven Associations of the International Statistical Institute (ISI), in a professional organizational structure allowing membership of Associations or Associations within ISI, thus facilitating global collaboration to cover and progress the wide spectrum of statistical sciences and applications. IASE developed from the ISI's 1949 Committee on Statistical Education, with its growth reflecting the increasing importance of teaching statistics and the science of data across disciplines and all educational levels for purposes ranging from citizenship to preparation of statisticians and data scientists. IASE organizes international conferences, forums, roundtables, the International Statistical Literacy Project (ISLP), prizes, and competitions. It publishes a research journal, conference proceedings, newsletters, webinars, and a comprehensive website. It joins in activities and committees with ISI and its Associations and participates in other statistical educational undertakings.

show abstract

Transforming Statistics Education in South Africa

Cited by 3 publications

References 4 publications

Examining Teachers’ Perceptions About Improving the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Statistics

Examining Teachers’ Perceptions About Improving the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Statistics

The Role of Data Handling in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Grade7 Classes: South African Experience

The International Association for Statistical Education, IASE

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About