Take a look at what’s new this month: share a suggestion for creative ways to engage with organizations and policy makers, participate in advocacy day, or check out the latest “Statistics Teacher.”
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Spring Issue of Statistics Teacher Filled with Activities
Statistics Teacher—the online journal for grades K–12 educators—features articles about the 2020 Census, a free teaching resource, RStudio, and Yummy Math. This latest issue is a must-read for teachers and students looking for timely activities.
What Does Doug Tyson Like to Do When He Is Not Being a Statistician?
In Doug Tyson’s spare time, he likes to make snow—lots of snow.
New Editor Takes Reins of Statistics Teacher
New Statistics Teacher editor Jessica Cohen plans to expand the journal’s reach and build the community.
As Seen Through the Eyes of ASA’s K–12 Statistical Ambassador: The State of K–12 Statistics Education
In today’s data-driven society, there is a pressing need for all citizens to become statistical thinkers. The ASA leadership believes this must begin in the early school years, not just for those students who take one introductory college course. It is essential that statistics education is recognized as central to ensuring all graduating high-school students are college and career ready. Here, the K-12 Statistical Ambassador, Christine Franklin, summarizes the work being done in support of statistical education for both students and teachers.
ASA Shares Excitement of Statistics at NCTM Meeting
ASA Director of Education Rebecca Nichols traveled to San Antonio, Texas, for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics—the largest mathematics education organization—annual conference to represent the ASA at its exhibition booth.
Popular Resource for Teachers Now Online
STN began as a paper newsletter mailed out, and then transformed into an electronic newsletter as a PDF. Starting this month, it makes another change to an online magazine called Statistics Teacher (ST). ST will bring together resources from the American Statistical Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, with ASA K–12 Statistical Ambassador Christine Franklin serving as managing editor.
Oscar Kempthorne
Kempthorne, published “Design and Analysis of Experiments” in 1952—the first comprehensive treatment of experimental design at a “theoretical” level intended for graduate studies and research in this field.
Helen Walker
Helen M. Walker —elected the first woman President of the American Statistical Association in 1944—contributed to the field of statistics through her work in education, and educational research.
ASA, NCTM Call on School Administrators, Universities to Increase Training for Pre-K–12 Statistics Teachers
The American Statistical Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics are calling on universities and school administrators across the country to provide high-quality training and professional-development opportunities that will help prepare future and current teachers to lead classes on statistics.