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@MISC{Feu_learningprobability,
author = {Chris Du Feu and High School},
title = {LEARNING PROBABILITY CONCEPTS USING MICROSOFT EXCEL},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
The difficulties encountered by students of all ages in understanding probability and randomness have been widely documented. This paper describes an attempt to teach probability concepts at secondary school level using widely available spreadsheet software. The 10PLUS (Ten Probability Lessons Using Spreadsheets) project seeks to improve students ’ grasp of randomness and elementary probability using dynamic spreadsheet simulation and subsequent analysis of ten probability experiments. In each simulation there are several parameters to be changed, encouraging an investigative approach. The paper describes the underlying philosophy of the project and how it links in with the UK National Curriculum.
Keyphrases
several parameter probability concept ten probability experiment dynamic spreadsheet simulation secondary school level subsequent analysis understanding probability elementary probability available spreadsheet software uk national curriculum investigative approach underlying philosophy probability lesson using spreadsheet student grasp
