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NZAMT 2023
October 2023, Whangārei, Michelle Dalrymple & Anna Fergusson
Workshop: Bringing the JOY OF STATISTICS to Level 1
Abstract: We are all re-evaluating our teaching programmes with the upcoming changes driven by Te Mātaiaho and the NCEA change package. At first glance, we could teach Statistics to assess against 91944 Explore data using a statistical enquiry process by just re-hashing what we have always done with students for the old multivariate or bivariate data standards. Michelle’s challenge to her teachers is to bring the joy of statistics to our students, so they learn key lessons and WANT to take Statistics as a subject in Level 2. With the help of Anna Fergusson, she has drafted a unit of teaching and learning that aims to do this. She will look at the support needed for teachers to successfully implement this unit and key learning activities for students. She will also discuss the challenges, barriers, and opportunities experienced by Cashmere as part of the NCEA Level 1 pilot this year.
Resources: Here is the blog post with the full unit plan and links etc on it.
CMA NCEA & Curriculum change PLD
June 2023, Te Aratai College, Michelle Dalrymple, Liam Smyth, Sam Ballinger
Cashmere High School and our piloting fun
Powerpoint is here.
Auckland Statistics Teachers’ Day 2022
December 2022, Auckland, Michelle Dalrymple, Pip Arnold, Jess Williams
Sample to population inference for Level 2: Making claims
Powerpoint is here.
NZAMT 2022
October 2022, New Plymouth, Michelle Dalrymple
Keynote: Building classroom relationships… don’t leave them to chance.
Abstract: Being a mathematics and statistics teacher is the best job in the world! A successful teacher is one whose students are mathematically and statistically literate, where fear or anxiety around mathematics doesn’t prevent them from doing the things they dream of doing. Whanaungatanga, teaching-through-relationships, is crucial if students are to be successful and enjoy mathematics and statistics. Michelle will share some of her teaching philosophy, how she delivers this in her classroom and ideas for staying inspired and energised as a teacher.
Resources: Powerpoint from the keynote is here, my notes are here (pretty much a script as yes, I was nervous and didn’t want to fluff it up!). The recording of the keynote is here.
Workshop 1: An introduction to bootstrapping and Level 3 Inferences
Abstract: This workshop will present key teaching activities in Level 3 Statistics focused on formalising students’ sample-to-population understanding (AS 91582 Use statistical methods to make a formal inference). Bootstrapping – the formal analysis tool students use to “make the call” will be introduced with hands-on activities and moving to visual inference tools. Other major aspects of the teaching progression leading to formal inferences will also be covered, and may include describing sample distributions and introducing students’ to research.
Resources: All workshop resources are available here.
Workshop 2:An introduction to randomisations and Level 3 Experiments
Abstract: This workshop will present key teaching activities in Level 3 Statistics focused on formalising students’ causal inferences understanding (AS 91583 Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles). Randomisation – the formal analysis tool students use to make a causal inference will be introduced with hands-on activities and moving to visual inference tools. Other major aspects of the teaching progression will also be covered, and will include experimental design aspects and introducing students’ to research.
Resources: All workshop resources are available here.
AMA HOD day 2022
Friday 1 July, Michelle Dalrymple
Numeracy session – The overview doc is here and all slides are in this folder
Workshop: We have the best job in the world!
Abstract: Michelle is proud of her awesome faculty and is excited to be able to share some strategies and approaches she has used to get to where they are today. A wide variety of topics will be covered including building faculty culture of high expectations and reflective practice, developing faculty systems and working with strengths of staff. This workshop will give you an opportunity to think about your next steps and how you might tackle them in your leadership role.
Resources: Workshop powerpoint is available here.
CMA bite size workshop 2022
Tuesday 12 April, Michelle Dalrymple & Amy Hooper
Numeracy Pilot session – slides here
Auckland Statistics Teachers’ Day 2020
Monday 30 November 2020, Michelle Dalrymple
Keynote: 10 teaching activities: whanaungatanga – teaching through relationships
Abstract:
Email from Anna back in August:
We would very much like to invite you to be this year’s (currently face-to-face) Statistics Teachers’ Day on November 30th, as our inaugural classroom-active statistics keynote speaker!!!
At the end of the day, instead of workshop four, we are going to bring everyone back to hear from an expert classroom teacher (you!) who will share practical ideas and solid inspiration for teaching statistics.
We are hoping you will say yes! Tell me you’ll say yes and then we can talk more about details 🙂
Michelle – immediately freaks out, feels honoured to be asked, humbled, scared and her imposter-syndrome bells start ringing big-time… then reads the email more carefully…
… clicks that she’s been given that awesome (cough cough) last session of the day so freaks out some more, reads the last line of the email and realises that Anna’s done a beautiful job of making sure it would be really hard to say no!
So here we are at the end of November and almost the end of one of the weirdest years of my teaching career, with a keynote that is aiming to be more like an interactive workshop within the confines of a giant lecture theatre!
I have 10 statistics-themed activities I use with my classes to share with you – both big and small, both new and classics. We will reflect on how these activities support whanaungatanga, strengthen relationships within the classroom, support curriculum learning and high expectations, and are often fun and make me laugh. I hope to spark your thinking about your favourite classroom activities, why you like them and what essential elements they support in your classrooms. Please make sure you have old-fashioned paper and a pen (as in real paper and a writing instrument of your choice, not a laptop).
Resources: Powerpoint used in the keynote is available here. I have tried to add in details where needed – just email if I’ve missed something.
Workshop: 1D Trialling digital assessments for Level 3 probability distributions
Abstract: NZQA has been working with teachers to develop and trial digital materials to assess students for this externally assessed standard. We’ve been exploring what assessment of probability distribution modelling ideas could look like, facilitated by technology and new digital tools. This workshop will provide you to have a look and try the activities, followed by a summary of the trial.
Resources: Powerpoint used in the workshop is available here.
NOTE: If you want to look at the activities, and/or use them for teaching and learning in 2021, then please
email Neil Marshall: neil.marshall@nzqa.govt.nz
CMA Teachers’ Day 2020
Thursday 12 November 2020, Michelle Dalrymple
Workshop 1: An introduction to bootstrapping and Level 3 Inferences
Abstract: This workshop will present key teaching activities in Level 3 Statistics focused on formalising students’ sample-to-population understanding (AS 91582 Use statistical methods to make a formal inference). Bootstrapping – the formal analysis tool students use to “make the call” will be introduced with hands-on activities and moving to visual inference tools. Other major aspects of the teaching progression leading to formal inferences will also be covered, and may include describing sample distributions and introducing students’ to research.
Resources: All workshop resources are available here.
Workshop 2:An introduction to randomisations and Level 3 Experiments
Abstract: This workshop will present key teaching activities in Level 3 Statistics focused on formalising students’ causal inferences understanding (AS 91583 Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles). Randomisation – the formal analysis tool students use to make a causal inference will be introduced with hands-on activities and moving to visual inference tools. Other major aspects of the teaching progression will also be covered, and will include experimental design aspects and introducing students’ to research.
Resources: All workshop resources are available here.
AMA Saturday morning Term 3 2020
Saturday 12 September 2020, Michelle Dalrymple
Keynote: Setting up and maintaining a successful classroom
Abstract: There is nothing better than a classroom full of enthusiastic Maths & Stats students; enjoying learning, contributing positively and making our job as teachers’ awesome. This session will cover some of the aspects and practices that Michelle values and uses in establishing and maintaining a positive learning culture with her classes. Her goal with all her classes is for students to be both successful academically and enjoy coming to Maths & Stats. The session will encourage all teachers to reflect on their established practices and search for improvements
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here, and here’s some extra notes with links and answers to a few questions. The google sheet I used to capture your marshmallow times is here (in case you want to adapt this for your use) and we did get a few horses! Thank you :). The link to the recording of the session is here (thanks AMA)
Auckland Statistics Teachers’ Day 2019
Friday 29 November 2019, Michelle Dalrymple
Workshop: Developing statistical thinking in our Statistics scholarship students
Abstract: Statistical and critical thinking are crucial for developing a deeper understanding of the concepts that encompass our Statistics curriculum. Michelle and Robin will share some activities that support and challenge students. Their aim is for students to be successful in scholarship, as well as taking these concepts with them in their future. (Please note that this workshop is a repeat of the workshop I ran at Otago Mathematics Teachers’ day.)
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here, with lots of weblinks included. Please share your awesome Statistics scholarship resources with me (Michelle drd@cashmere.school.nz)!
Workshop: Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Abstract: Michelle will share some of her key teaching activities for Level 3 Probability Distributions, including tasks to introduce binomial and Poisson distributions, sampling variation linked to distributions, Fergusson’s framework for statistical modelling, and some quick starter activities to reinforce students’ learning. You will also have an opportunity to meet the almost-famous Distribution Plushies!
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here. The Russian multi-choice quiz is here, the tee shirts I made for the Parkinson’s disease simulation are here and the normal distribution foldable is here.
Workshop: Sample-to-population inference: an informal giant leap
NOTE: I covered this workshop on behalf of Mark Hooper, Otago Boys’ High School
Abstract: A big challenge and opportunity we face as Statistics teachers is the seemingly quantum leap from describing a single sample of data to using the ideas of sampling variation and making an inference for a population. This presentation will use the foundations of Level 5 and 6 on the curriculum as we head on a journey to constructing informal confidence intervals. Real data sets will be used to explore the ideas. The presentation will be practical, using both unplugged and web based tools.
Resources: Here is a folder with my slides and sequence of learning experience that I have developed for the Cashmere High School team. These resources were originally developed from material from Pip Arnold and Lindsay Smith. Please be respectful and give credit when sharing, and note that all the work is being shared under creative commons (you may not use the material for commercial purposes). NOTE that some of the work is now a few years old so links may not be current. I’ve tried to include the files that I mentioned in the workshop but let me know if I’ve missed anything vital!
Workshop: Sample-to-population inference: bootstrapping, way more than just a cool name
NOTE: I covered this workshop on behalf of Mark Hooper, Otago Boys’ High School. Mark’s article in Statistics and Data Science Educator is here, which is what he was going to loosely base his workshop on. I do apologise to workshop attendees for not quite hitting his mark (yes, pun intended), and just being a bit shattered and rambling by the end of the day!
Abstract: We all know that New Zealand has an envied, innovative and future focused Statistics curriculum. As we embrace the curriculum at its highest level, ideas allow us to make population inferences from samples that are more formal. There are many great activities and resources that build on the ideas of sampling variation from Level 6 and 7. This presentation will showcase some visual based and tactile activities from the bootstrapping resampling process to confidence intervals. The presentation will be practical, using both unplugged and web based tools.
Resources: Here is my powerpoint, and here is a folder of resources from an earlier workshop. This earlier workshop also covered re-randomisation so there are doozers, pugs and some extra things in there too!
OMA Conference 2019
Friday 15 November 2019, Michelle Dalrymple
Workshop: Developing statistical thinking in our Statistics scholarship students
(with Robin Turner)
Abstract: Statistical and critical thinking are crucial for developing a deeper understanding of the concepts that encompass our Statistics curriculum. Michelle and Robin will share some activities that support and challenge students. Their aim is for students to be successful in scholarship, as well as taking these concepts with them in their future.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here, with lots of weblinks included. Please share your awesome Statistics scholarship resources with me (Michelle drd@cashmere.school.nz)!
Workshop: Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Abstract: Michelle will share some of her key teaching activities for Level 3 Probability Distributions, including tasks to introduce binomial and Poisson distributions, sampling variation linked to distributions, Fergusson’s framework for statistical modelling, and some quick starter activities to reinforce students’ learning. You will also have an opportunity to meet the almost-famous Distribution Plushies!
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here. The Russian multi-choice quiz is here, the tee shirts I made for the Parkinson’s disease simulation are here and the normal distribution foldable is here.
Wellington HOD day 2018
Friday 16 November 2018, Michelle Dalrymple & Grant Ritchie
PLENARY: WE HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD!
Abstract: Michelle and Grant are really proud of their awesome faculty and are excited to be able to share some strategies and approaches they have used. A wide variety of topics will be covered including building faculty culture of high expectations and reflective practice, developing faculty systems and working with strengths of staff.
Resources: Here are our plenary slides.
Workshop: HOW DO WE HANDLE THOSE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS?
Abstract: Michelle and Grant will share a little more in depth about various scenarios they have dealt with in their leadership roles. This workshop will give you an opportunity to discuss a variety of “typical” scenarios that we find ourselves dealing with including teacher issues, complaints, success rates and personal staff issues. Grant and Michelle will share their experiences and together we will develop some positive approaches and potential solutions.
Resources Here are the scenarios we discussed at our workshop, including attendees suggestions of how to deal with the situations.
Wellington PCT Day 2018
15 November 2018, Michelle Dalrymple & Grant Ritchie
SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS
Abstract: Michelle and Grant’s aim with all their classes is for students to be both successful academically and enjoy coming to Maths. They will share ideas to help support you to set your classes up for success. Some scenarios of common student-issues including the “avoider”, the “guidance-groupie”, the “can’t be bothered”, and the “dominator” will also be discussed.
Resources: A pdf of the workshop slides is here. Hopefully the notes pages capture a little of the flavour of what we spoke about. I’ve added an extra slide with some links to a few growth mindset resources, and an extra slide with Bill Rogers info on it. Remember, use each other for support and do feel free to email Grant or myself (Michelle) if needed.
Auckland Statistics Teachers’ Day 2017
28 November 2017, Michelle Dalrymple & Grant Ritchie
Workshop 1: FUN + RELATIONSHIPS + CURRICULUM = AWESOME
Abstract: Does building strong relationships in the classroom happen by chance? What can we do to foster the development of student-teacher and student-student relationships within our curriculum activities? Grant and Michelle will share a few of the statistical activities that they have used successfully in their classes. Come prepared to play, laugh and enjoy being a “student” in their class.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here
Workshop 2: Junior Probability
Abstract:Is year 9 and 10 really just about flipping coins, rolling dice and playing fun games? In this workshop, Michelle and Grant will look at Junior Probability and how important it is to build Probability foundations for future success. You will have a chance to try some activities that start conversations about randomness, chance, unpredictability and risk.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here (Bangers font makes it look better!)
Some of the activities presented came from Gage & Spiegelhalter’s book, Teaching Probability (here); Wonky Dice (skew dice) are available from The Dice Lab.
NZAMT Conference 2017
3 – 6 October 2017, Michelle Dalrymple & Grant Ritchie, Christchurch
Activities for building strong relationships
Abstract: Does building strong relationships in the classroom happen by chance? What can we do to foster the development of student-teacher and student-student relationships within our curriculum activities? Grant and Michelle will share a few of the activities that they have used successfully in their classes. Come prepared to play, laugh and enjoy being a “student” in their class.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here
Auckland Statistics Teachers’ Day 2016
25 November 2016, Michelle Dalrymple
Sampling variation just keeps turning up everywhere!
Abstract: Sampling variation seems to be a tricky concept for students to grasp. And it just keeps turning up in places they don’t expect it, such as simulations or probability distributions. Michelle will share some of her activities and ideas she uses to help students understand sampling variation, including a focus on the sample-to-population inference progressions and sampling variation with data derived from a probability situation.
Resources: Workshop powerpoint is here.
Auckland Statistics Teachers’ Day 2015
27 November 2015, Michelle Dalrymple & Grant Ritchie
Workshop 1: “Stats is my FAVOURITE subject!”
Abstract: “Mum made me take maths”, “I didn’t have any other subjects to choose”, “I can’t do maths”, “I hate stats, but not you Miss”. Sound familiar? We will share some of the strategies we are using to make maths and stats awesome; including purposely developing positive relationships with students, teaching students about GROWTH MINDSETS and how their brain works when learning and using tasks that have a high emotional connection – whether it is humour, a powerful connection to the real world, or just gross and quirky. (Please note that this workshop will be very similar to that presented at NZAMT13 in July this year.)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
Workshop 2: Junior Probability – planning for learning
Abstract: Is junior probability just about rolling dice and playing games at your school? Is it often left to the end of the year as a filler? In this workshop, Grant and Michelle will give you an opportunity to try some hands-on activities that have been chosen to deliberately develop key probability thinking in preparation for senior school. They will discuss how they are working with their teachers to think about why they use particular probability task, what are the learning intentions, where does it fit into the bigger learning programme for that year and beyond.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. Note – Anna’s modelling tool can now be found here. (Please note that this is the same workshop presented at CMA Statistics Teachers’ Day 2015)
Canterbury Statistics Teachers’ Day 2015
23 November 2015, Michelle Dalrymple
WORKSHOP 1: Clarifying inferences at Level 3: Sample-to-population inferences & Experiment-to-causation inferences
Abstract: Most Level 3 Statistics courses cover some work on both sample-to-population inferences and experimental-to-causal inferences. Students often find it difficult and confusing when they need to distinguish between the two. The aim of this workshop is to clarify the differences between the two inference types. Teachers will work through the key teaching activities for development of students’ understanding of both the bootstrapping and randomisation analysis tools. If time permits, we will share other teaching activities we have used with our students for both sampling and experiments.
Resources: All my inference workshop resources are in a folder here, including my powerpoint. The folder contains both Doozer (first developed for Cognition workshop series) and Pugs files needed for developing students understanding of bootstrapping. Also included are the High-jumping-dogs files for developing students understanding of re-randomisation techniques. This workshop is essentially a “speed” version of the initial roll-out workshops presented nationally back in 2011/2012 using different data sets.
(please note that this workshop is a repeat of the workshop given at CMA Statistics Teachers’ day in 2014)
WORKSHOP 2: Junior Probability – planning for learning
(with Grant Ritchie)
Abstract: Is junior probability just about rolling dice and playing games at your school? Is it often left to the end of the year as a filler? In this workshop, Grant and Michelle will give you an opportunity to try some hands-on activities that have been chosen to deliberately develop key probability thinking in preparation for senior school. They will discuss how they are working with their teachers to think about why they use particular probability task, what are the learning intentions, where does it fit into the bigger learning programme for that year and beyond.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. Note – Anna’s modelling tool can now be found here.
WORKSHOP 3: Working collaboratively & leading statistical discussions
(with Kiri Dillon, Lincoln High School)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. (Please note that this is the same workshop presented at CMA Leaders Day 2015)
CMA Leaders’ Day 2015
17 November 2015, Michelle Dalrymple
WORKSHOP 1: Supporting our new teachers
(with Mitchell Howard, St Andrew’s College)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 2: How to write and moderate assessments
(with Mitchell Howard, St Andrew’s College)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 3: Working collaboratively & leading statistical discussions
(with Kiri Dillon, Lincoln High School)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 4 IGNITE SESSION: Relationships matter in the classroom… and are what makes being a teacher so awesome
NZAMT Conference 2015
7 – 10 July 2015, Michelle Dalrymple, Auckland
WORKSHOP 1: Developing students’ statistical insight in Years 9 to 13
(with Kiri Dillon, Lincoln High School, guest appearance from Christine Franklin, US)
Abstract: Typical discussions among statistics teachers include questions like: What does statistical insight mean for our students? How do we help students develop their statistical insight? What do we look for in activities? In this workshop, we will share our thoughts and experiences in encouraging our students’ higher level thinking. We will also share some thinking frameworks we are adapting and some activities that have worked successfully in our classes.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 2: Making experiments awesome.
(with Grant Ritchie)
Abstract: This year we have aimed to make our Level 2 and Level 3 Statistics courses as AWESOME as possible. We tackled this challenge with lots of fun, learning through doing, and encouraging a positive collaborative classroom culture. In this workshop we will share some of our experiences teaching Level 2 & Level 3 Experiments. We will endeavour to discuss: good experiments to do in class, incorporating the research component and key teaching moments. We also plan to brag about our inaugural annual “Experiments Camp”.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. Please note that marshmallows were used in this workshop – always give a health and safety briefing with marshmallows (and other edibles).
WORKSHOP 3: “Maths is my FAVOURITE subject!”
(with Grant Ritchie)
Abstract: “Mum made me take maths”, “I didn’t have any other subjects to choose”, “I can’t do maths”, “I hate maths, but not you Miss”. Sound familiar? We will share some of the strategies we are using to make maths and stats awesome; including purposely developing positive relationships with students, teaching students about GROWTH MINDSETS and how their brain works when learning and using tasks that have a high emotional connection – whether it is humour, a powerful connection to the real world, or just gross and quirky.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
CMA E-learning Day 2015
May 2015, Michelle Dalrymple
Basic introduction to iNZight
Abstract: Michelle will share how Cashmere High School incorporates iNZight into their teaching and learning programme. She will cover basic iNZight use, features of iNZight that help “unpack the stories in the data”, show you how you can use Excel and iNZight to generate samples, and touch on using iNZight use in Level 3 Statistics courses. This workshop is aimed at beginner-to-intermediate iNZight users. Advanced iNZight users are welcome to attend, but are likely to be asked to share their expertise! It will be an advantage if you come to the workshop with iNZight already installed on your computer.
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here.
Otago Mathematics & Statistics
Teachers’ Day 2014
December 2014, Michelle Dalrymple
PLENARY: A year of thinking
Abstract: Time to explore the current thinking in mathematics and statistics education; time to read books that have been waiting for you for years; time to read blogs that come through your email and actually follow those interesting links to the next interesting link…; time to complete all those online courses you started; time to have conversations with leaders in mathematics education, icons in New Zealand statistics education, and other really interesting people; time to think and reflect on personal practice as a leader and classroom teacher. Time is a luxury that teachers rarely have enough of.
Michelle was fortunate to be awarded a Teacher Endeavour Fellowship this year and did have time during terms 1 and 2 when she embarked on her “thinking journey”. This thinking has continued with her return to school.
Michelle will share a diverse mix of some interesting, thought-provoking, celebrating and humorous snippets about what she has experienced this year. This may include big data, the never-ending quest for data-sets, leadership and leading change in pedagogical practice, research on mindset and mathematics achievement. She aims to leave you thinking too, and hopefully with a few ideas you can take back to your classroom.
Resources: My plenary powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 1: Junior Probability
(with Grant Ritchie)
Abstract: Developing students’ probability thinking and probability literacy (Levels 3 – 5)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. ( Please note that this is the same workshop presented at CMA Junior Statisitcs Day 2014)
WORKSHOP 2: Introduction to mulitvariate data
(with Grant Ritchie)
Abstract: “Making the call” up to Level 5
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. ( Please note that this is the same workshop presented at CMA Junior Statisitcs Day 2014)
WORKSHOP 3: Junior Statistics
(with Grant Ritchie)
Abstract: Developing students’ statistical thinking and statistical literacy (Levels 3 – 5)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. ( Please note that this is the same workshop presented at CMA Junior Statisitcs Day 2014)
Auckland Statistics Teachers’ Day 2014
November 2015, Michelle Dalrymple
Probability…the pathway to Year 13 from Year 9
Abstract: This workshop will focus on unpacking the key probability learning concepts at each curriculum level. The aim is to assist teachers in developing a pathway in probabilistic thinking that is appropriate at each level. There will be an opportunity for teachers to evaluate where their school is currently at, and to identify what sequential building blocks are needed for students. If time permits, teacher will be encouraged to share probability activities they have found worked well in their classes. It would be useful if workshop attendees bring a copy of their school’s current probability progressions.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. (Please note that this is a repeat of the workshop given at CMA Statistics Teachers’ Day 2014.)
Wellington Mathematics & Statistics
Teachers’ Day 2014
November 2014, Michelle Dalrymple
Developing students’ statistical insight in Years 9 to 13
Abstract: Typical discussions among statistics teachers include questions like – What does statistical insight mean for our students? How do we help students develop their statistical insight? What do we look for in activities? In this workshop, we will share our thoughts and experiences in developing our students’ higher level thinking. We will also share some activities that have worked successfully in our classes.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here. (Please note that this is a repeat of the workshop given at CMA Statistics Teachers’ Day 2014.)
Canterbury Statistics Teachers’ Day 2014
13 November 2014, Michelle Dalrymple
WORKSHOP 1: Clarifying inferences at Level 3: Sample-to-population inferences & Experiment-to-causation inferences
Abstract: Most Level 3 Statistics courses cover some work on both sample-to-population inferences and experimental-to-causal inferences. Students often find it difficult and confusing when they need to distinguish between the two. The aim of this workshop is to clarify the differences between the two inference types. Teachers will work through the key teaching activities for development of students’ understanding of both the bootstrapping and randomisation analysis tools. If time permits, we will share other teaching activities we have used with our students for both sampling and experiments.
Resources: All my inference workshop resources are in a folder here, including my powerpoint. The folder contains both Doozer (first developed for Cognition workshop series) and Pugs files needed for developing students understanding of bootstrapping. Also included are the High-jumping-dogs files for developing students understanding of re-randomisation techniques. This workshop is essentially a “speed” version of the initial roll-out workshops presented nationally back in 2011/2012 using different data sets.
WORKSHOP 2: Probability…the pathway to Year 13 from Year 9
(with Grant Ritchie)
Abstract: This workshop will focus on unpacking the key probability learning concepts at each curriculum level. The aim is to assist teachers in developing a pathway in probabilistic thinking that is appropriate at each level. There will be an opportunity for teachers to evaluate where their school is currently at, and to identify what sequential building blocks are needed for students. If time permits, teacher will be encouraged to share probability activities they have found worked well in their classes. It would be useful if workshop attendees bring a copy of their school’s current probability progressions.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 3: Developing students’ statistical insight in Years 9 to 13
(with Kiri Dillon, Lincoln High School)
Abstract: Typical discussions among statistics teachers include questions like – What does statistical insight mean for our students? How do we help students develop their statistical insight? What do we look for in activities? In this workshop, we will share our thoughts and experiences in developing our students’ higher level thinking. We will also share some activities that have worked successfully in our classes.
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
Canterbury Principals meeting 2014
September 2014, Michelle Dalrymple & Mark Wilson
The Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards – finalist
Resources: Powerpoint is here. Our finalist video can be viewed here.
CMA Nibbles session 2014
September 2014, Michelle Dalrymple
Interactive notebooks – a brief introduction
Resources: My powerpoint is here. Other interactive notebook files (foldables) I have developed are available here.
Junior Statistics Day 2014
5 June 2014, Michelle Dalrymple & Grant Ritchie
WORKSHOP 1: Junior Probability
Abstract: Developing students’ probability thinking and probability literacy (Levels 3 – 5)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 2: Introduction to mulitvariate data
Abstract: “Making the call” up to Level 5
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
WORKSHOP 3: Junior Statistics
Abstract: Developing students’ statistical thinking and statistical literacy (Levels 3 – 5)
Resources: Our workshop powerpoint is here.
AMA HOD Day 2014
May 2014, Michelle Dalrymple, Auckland
Big Data, Leadership & Pedagogy
Abstract: Michelle has been fortunate enough to be on an Endeavour Teacher Fellowship for Terms 1 & 2 this year. She will share an eclectic mix of what she has been working on and thinking about with you. Topics may include: Big Data – interesting stories, lessons and careers; Leadership – challenges and thinking; Pedagogy and the growth mind set; other classroom lessons with a statistical focus. The aim of the workshop is to leave you thinking, challenged, and with some resources you can use back in your classroom.
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here.
CMA mini-conference 2014
March 2014, Michelle Dalrymple
Understanding big data
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here. Some weblinks I shared are here.
MAV annual conference
(Mathematics association of Victoria) 2013
5 – 6 December 2013 Michelle Dalrymple, Melbourne
Developing students sample-to-population inferential reasoning
Abstract: Developing student understanding of formal statistical inference methods has always been a challenge in the classroom. The world-leading New Zealand Statistics curriculum takes students on a journey that includes hands-on activities, “movies” and other visual representations to move students from informal to formal inferential thinking over a four year time frame. Emphasis is placed on using appropriate language to tell stories with data. This session will give a brief overview of this learning trajectory from Year 10 to Year 13, specifically in relation to comparison situations, and some practical experience with some of the key teaching activities.
Resources: Prezi presentation link is here
NZAMT conference 2013
1 – 4 October 2013, Michelle Dalrymple, Wellington
Developing students’ sample-to-population inferential thinking
Abstract: 2013 has been the culmination of our Year 13 students’ sample-to-population inference journey which started with our students as Year 10 students in 2010. This workshop will provide an overview of our sample-to-population inference progression at Cashmere High School. Some activities that worked well with our students will be covered and presented. We are still improving our teaching and student understanding in areas such as sampling variability, shape and literacy. Our experiences in these areas will be shared alongside some activities we have been developing to enhance student understanding.
Resources: My workshop powerpoint is here. Also the kangaroo jump files are here (informed-fictional data) including the original data, graphs and summary statistics and a matching analysis statements activity. Note: please also see my series of blogs on the Inference progressions and developing students sample-to-population understandings (Part 1 is here) .
Auckland Statistics Day 2012
November 2012, Michelle Dalrymple, Auckland
Use Statistical methods to make a formal inference, the end of the high school journey
Resources: My powerpoint is here.
Junior Statistics Day 2011
June 2011, Michelle Dalrymple & Grant Ritchie
Resources: Our powerpoint is here.
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