Identifier
etd-08192010-132021
Degree
Master of Natural Sciences (MNS)
Department
Natural Sciences (Interdepartmental Program)
Document Type
Thesis
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.
Date
2010
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Njenga, David Nganga, "Seventh-grade curriculum in probability (a guide for teachers)" (2010). LSU Master's Theses. 4286.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4286
Committee Chair
Madden, James
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.4286