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NCTM 2016 Regional Conference & Exposition: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

195- Do the Write Thing: Bolstering Comprehension in Introductory Statistics Classes

Wednesday, November 2, 2016: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
201 A (Pennsylvania Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Bernard L. Dillard

Handouts Handout 1, Presentation #43873, Dillard, Do the Write Thing.pdf Handout 2, Presentation #43873, Dillard, Do the Write Thing.pdf

 

Writing in college statistics classes continues to gain traction across the country. It provides another way for students to show content mastery and helps reduce math anxiety. What happens to final exam scores when students write a paper in lieu of taking a traditional third exam? The presenter shares his results, which some may find shocking.

 

Presentation Format: Higher Education Burst

 

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