Professor Jane Watson and her QUT colleagues have been successful in an ARC Discovery Grant announced today – a significant one at almost $1/2 million. This is a fantastic achievement. These are highly competitive with very few awarded.
Details:
Queensland University of Technology
DP120100158 English, Prof Lyn D; Watson, Prof Jane M Approved
Project Title
Statistical literacy in the primary school: beginning inference
2012 $166,000.00
2013 $146,000.00
2014 $156,000.00
Total $468,000.00
Primary for CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY
Administering Organisation Queensland University of Technology
Project Summary
Australia is committed to building a stronger foundation for school mathematics and science. This project will introduce primary school students to beginning inference, a core component of statistical literacy and an increasingly important life skill. Foundations for secondary mathematics study and productive societal participation will be laid.