The Design and Implementation of a Bayesian Data Analysis Lesson for Pre-Service Mathematics and Science Teachers

Dogucu M., KAZAK S., Rosenberg J. M.

Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education, 2024 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/26939169.2024.2362148
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bayesian methods, Grades K-12, Mathematics education, Science education, Teacher education
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

With the rise of the popularity of Bayesian methods and accessible computer software, teaching and learning about Bayesian methods are expanding. However, most educational opportunities are geared toward statistics and data science students and are less available in the broader STEM fields. In addition, there are fewer opportunities at the K-12 level. With the indirect aim of introducing Bayesian methods at the K-12 level, we have developed a Bayesian data analysis activity and implemented it with 35 mathematics and science pre-service teachers. In this article, we describe the activity, the web app supporting the activity, and pre-service teachers’ perceptions of the activity. Lastly, we discuss future directions for preparing K-12 teachers in teaching and learning about Bayesian methods.