STATS: Statistical Thinking with Active Teaching Strategies

美国数学协会（MAA）正在为那些教统计学但几乎没有受过正式培训的数学家举办一系列区域性讲习班。这些研讨会为参与者提供主动学习策略的第一手经验，通过这些策略，本科生可以研究统计思维的要素。后续活动将支持讲习班参与者组成一个通过电子邮件联系起来的社区，在这个社区中他们分享关于统计教学的想法。这些研讨会将向参与者介绍：1)统计思维的本质，特别是统计概念和方法与数学概念和方法的区别；2)通过实践活动，学生可以积极参与发现和理解统计概念和属性；3)超越测试和评分的评估实践，在学生和教师之间建立对话，从而改进教学，更真实地评估学生对统计和数据分析的理解；4)技术不仅是分析数据的工具，而且是主动学习的载体和获取教材的资源。

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is holding a series of regional workshops for mathematicians who teach statistics but have little formal training in the subject. These workshops provide participants first-hand experiences of active learning strategies by which undergraduates can investigate elements of statistical thinking. Follow-up activities will support the workshop participants as they form a community, linked by electronic mail, in which they share ideas about teaching statistics. These workshops will introduce participants to: 1) the nature of statistical thinking, particularly concentrating on how statistical concepts and methods differ from mathematical ones; 2) hands-on activities through which students can participate actively in their discovery and understanding of statistical concepts and properties; 3) assessment practices which go beyond testing and grading to establish a dialogue between students and instructor that leads to both improved teaching and a more authentic assessment of students' understanding of statistics and data analysis; 4) technology not simply as a tool for analyzing data but also as a vehicle for active learning and as a resource for acquiring teaching materials.