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When does mean have meaning?

by Darren Macey, 06 October 2017
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Darren Macey encourages calculating mean values in statistically meaningful ways
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Where in the world is a trapezoid a trapezium?

by Rachael Horsman, 03 October 2017
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Rachael Horsman ranges from Euclid to the internet while exploring the classification of quadrilaterals
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Old Faithful in R

by Darren Macey, 22 September 2017
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Darren Macey uses a pre-installed data set within R for a fascinating classroom exploration of statistics
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Going around in circles

by Rachael Horsman, 01 September 2017
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Rachael Horsman examines the research on how students develop and understand the concept of angle
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Using Excel to explore the variability of samples

by Darren Macey, 18 August 2017
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Darren Macey shows how Excel can help students experience the collection of data samples and explore their variability.
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Learning to measure: Pacing off

by Rachael Horsman, 27 July 2017
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Rachael Horsman discusses the importance of pacing off in developing a range of mathematical skills
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What is the Roman numeral for ten?

by Vinay Kathotia, 21 July 2017
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Vinay Kathotia explores the possible origins of X as the Roman symbol for ten
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It was acceptable in the eighties

by Darren Macey, 03 July 2017
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Darren Macey considers some maths programming that has stood the test of time
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Using statistical software in the classroom

by Darren Macey, 02 June 2017
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Darren Macey demonstrates the ease of using R in the classroom
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Making more interesting charts in R

by Darren Macey, 01 June 2017
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Darren Macey's second blog on using R in the classroom shows how to add interest to your bar charts and how to create a frequency chart from discrete data.
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