23TRA215 Developing Data Detectives and Statistical Thinkers in the Senior Primary Classes

Date:     Monday 20 March 2023
Time:     7 - 8 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Maths4all, in partnership with Clare, Navan and Tralee Education Centres, are delighted to host another webinar where researchers speak directly to teachers.

In this webinar; Developing Data Detectives and Statistical Thinkers in the Senior Primary Classes, the teaching of data and some of the recommendations from the NCCA report will be outlined and explored. The NCCA report is available here.

Bio of Presenter: Dr. Aisling Leavy

Dr. Aisling Leavy is Head of the STEM Education Department at Mary Immaculate College and is Associate Editor of Statistics Educational Research Journal. She authored the NCCA commissioned research paper titled; ‘Data and Chance in the senior primary classes’. Aisling’s research interests include children’s mathematical thinking, the development of statistical reasoning, Lesson Study, the mathematics preparation of pre-service teachers, STEM education and the development of conceptual understanding of mathematics in primary classrooms.