Knowledge Survey of Probability in Statistics
Summary
In this activity students take a knowledge survey on probability where they say whether they COULD answer the questions and with what degree of confidence. Note that the student does NOT work these problems, but rather ranks their level of sureness on the individual outcomes. The knowledge survey is intended to be given pre and post chapter, but before any formal assessment.
Learning Goals
This knowledge survey aids students in the planning (goal setting), monitoring, and evaluating of their understanding of basic probability in an Introductory Statistics course.
Context for Use
This activity is intended for any sized Introductory Statistics course where students are going to be learning about basic probability. This activity will take at most 10 minutes and the only materials needed are copies of the survey. This activity is extremely easy to adapt for use with other chapters or courses.
Description and Teaching Materials
In this activity students take a knowledge survey on probability where they say whether they COULD answer the questions and with what degree of confidence. Note that the student does NOT work these problems, but rather ranks their level of sureness on the individual outcomes. The knowledge survey is intended to be given pre and post chapter, but before any formal assessment.
This activity is intended for any sized Introductory Statistics course where students are going to be learning about basic probability. This activity will take at most 10 minutes and the only materials needed are copies of the survey. This activity is extremely easy to adapt for use with other chapters or courses.
This knowledge survey aids students in the planning (goal setting), monitoring, and evaluating of their understanding of basic probability in an Introductory Statistics course. Knowledge Survey of Probability in Statistics (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 14kB Dec15 16)
This activity is intended for any sized Introductory Statistics course where students are going to be learning about basic probability. This activity will take at most 10 minutes and the only materials needed are copies of the survey. This activity is extremely easy to adapt for use with other chapters or courses.
This knowledge survey aids students in the planning (goal setting), monitoring, and evaluating of their understanding of basic probability in an Introductory Statistics course. Knowledge Survey of Probability in Statistics (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 14kB Dec15 16)
Teaching Notes and Tips
The knowledge survey is intended to be given pre and post chapter, but before any formal assessment.
See the following for more information on knowledge surveys:
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/assess/knowledgesurvey.html
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/assess/knowledgesurvey/KSWhat.html
See the following for more information on knowledge surveys:
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/assess/knowledgesurvey.html
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/assess/knowledgesurvey/KSWhat.html
Assessment
The pre-chapter survey should be used to determine students' prior knowledge of the concepts and tailor instruction appropriately. The post-chapter survey should be used to determine remaining gaps in understanding or identify concepts that should be revisited.