Jennifer Noll|Dana Kirin
Student Approaches to Constructing Statistical Models using TinkerPlots &lt;sup&gt; TM &lt;/sup&gt;
statistical literacy skills technological literacy skills becoming increasingly entwined practice statistics shifts toward reliance power technology statistics educators suggest reforming introductory college statistics courses include emphasis technology modeling impact focus student learning research examines small sample students students received reformoriented curriculum focused modeling simulation using tinkerplotstm technology data reported students written work end term final assessment access tinkerplotstm assessment share ways used technology create statistical models work provides insights ways students construct models interpret models construct within context original statistical problem given describe technology used reform class appeared frame students ways constructing statistical model also discuss challenges approach student thinking share implications teaching future research