Jane Watson|Noleine Fitzallen|Lyn D. English|Suzie Wright
Introducing statistical variation in Year 3 in a STEM context: manufacturing licorice
University of Tasmania|University of Tasmania|Queensland University of Technology|University of Tasmania
stem education becomes prominent school level many possibilities could suggested beginning experiences create foundation young students begin journeys respect stem learning research reported based premise building statistical understanding enhance young students learning engage stem learning experiences paper hence reports activity created introduce students year 3 concept statistical variation data stemrelated context variation occurs easily measured realistic fashion students capabilities appreciate fundamental nature statistical variation use comparison stem context assessed responses student workbooks questions endofyear survey individual interviews results illustrate beginning stages student thinking variation use data learning embedded within stem context show students take idea variation use explaining experiences handson activity involved comparisons handmade machinemade product