857 Learning Probability Concepts Using Microsoft Excel
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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.
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