| Type of Document |
Master's Thesis |
| Author |
Njenga, David Nganga
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| Author's Email Address |
dnjeng1@.lsu.edu |
| URN |
etd-08192010-132021 |
| Title |
Seventh-Grade Curriculum in Probability (A Guide For Teachers) |
| Degree |
Master of Natural Sciences (M.N.S.) |
| Department |
Natural Sciences (Interdepartmental Program) |
| Advisory Committee |
| Advisor Name |
Title |
| Madden, James |
Committee Chair |
| Neubrander, Frank |
Committee Member |
| Sundar, Padmanabhani |
Committee Member |
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| Keywords |
- probabilistic thinking
- teaching probability
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| Date of Defense |
2010-07-23 |
| Availability |
unrestricted |
Abstract
A review of the literature indicates that teachers try to make connections between experimental and theoretical probabilities while teaching their students, but these connections are often not very clear. This greatly increases misconceptions students have about probability. This thesis presents a treatment of teaching probability that is geared for seventh grade and intended to minimize the misconceptions that both teachers and students may have. We present a concise mathematical exposition of finite probability models as well as collection of examples and activities, so as to help teachers and students organize their thinking and minimize misconceptions. The various examples and activities suggested in this thesis hopefully will increase the quality of instruction in probability and ultimately motivate the students in this important field of mathematics.
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