Math Rigor
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I started my career as an accountant. I taught economics, science, and mathematics at a small high school for many years. After earning my masters degree in math, I began teaching at the community college level. My children have renewed my interest in K-12 mathematics and I have been rewarded by discovering a blossoming online math community from which I can learn and develop as a college instructor.
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Convicted with Statistics
The Convicted with Statistics project applies joint probability (conditional and unconditional). Students explore dependent and independent events, as well as questionable interpretations of statistics which could incite convictions in court. Students discuss the failings of expert witnesses for two separate court cases in which statistics nailed down a conviction. The concept of prosecutor's fallacy is introduced. A short introduction to DNA profiles, chromosomes, genotypes, Punnett squares, a
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Applied Math, Other (Math), Statistics
CCSS
HSS-IC.A.1
, HSS-CP.A.1
, HSS-CP.A.2
+9
Memory study - dependent t-test
Students collect data and perform a matched pairs t-test
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, Statistics
Memory Study
Classroom activities which help students learn about memory and descriptive statistics.
6th - 7th
Statistics
CCSS
6.SP.A.2
, 6.SP.A.3
, 6.SP.B.4
+5
Guess my weight
An activity which requires students to examine how to measure if data fit a given line; an introduction to r-squared.
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Applied Math, Statistics
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Experience
I started my career as an accountant. I taught economics, science, and mathematics at a small high school for many years. After earning my masters degree in math, I began teaching at the community college level. My children have renewed my interest in K-12 mathematics and I have been rewarded by discovering a blossoming online math community from which I can learn and develop as a college instructor.
Teaching style
Applied Mathematics, Project Based Learning, Depth and Complexity Icons
My own education history
Masters in Mathematics, Single Subject Teaching Credential - Math, Bachelors in Economics
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