Course: Teaching Mathematics: Demystifying Statistics and Probability

Graphs and calculations involving stem and leaf plots, box plots, quartiles and interquartile ranges are relatively new in the context of mathematical concepts and skills. Box and whisker box plots …

We live in a world rich in data and statistics, for example in health, sport, or the workplace. In recognition of this paradigm, probability and statistics have taken on an …

In general terms, probability is “a mathematical tool used to study randomness”, model and explain chance events (Illowsky & Dean, 2013, p.6). It is the numerical representation of how likely …

As mentioned before, statistics and probability also involve visual representation through tables, charts, graphs, and diagrams. These tools can summarise large amounts of data and allow individuals to compare data, …

This short course was designed by a team of academics and curriculum professionals, with content expertise provided by the following staff. Associate Professor Linda Galligan Linda Galligan is an Associate …