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The Future of Statistics in Our Schools and Colleges
This report contains eighteen recommendations relating to the importance of the teaching of statistics in the English education system. There are four recommendations under the heading of Statistics in our national life; five recommendation under the heading of Statistics in the School Curriculum; three recommendations under the heading of Assessment of statistics; four recommendations under the heading of Statistics in the National Curriculum and a further two recommendations under the heading of Statistics for all post-16 students.
The report considers the current situation regarding the teaching of statistics in schools and colleges and asks Where in the curriculum is statistics best taught? considering all age ranges from primary school to post 16. There is also consideration of the statistical skills required in school subjects other than mathematics.
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