An Experimental Approach to Teaching and Learning Probability: Stat Lady.
Abstract
This paper describes Stat Lady -- an experimental approach to teaching and learning probability based on the postulate that learning is a constructive process, fostered by an experimental learning environment that is anchored in real-world problems. Two experiments are discussed, comparing learning from Stat Lady vs. more traditional approaches -- classroom lecture, and paper-and-pencil workbook. Findings showed that Stat Lady learners performed at least as well on the outcome tests as the Lecture and Workbook groups despite the presence of many factors strongly favoring the traditional conditions. In some cases, Stat Lady subjects greatly exceeded the performance of the other groups.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA316969
Entities
People
- Lisa A. Gawlick-grendell
- Valerie J. Shute