posted on 2023-05-26, 11:12authored byBill, AF, Watson, JM, Gayton, P
A binomial problem is examined through the use of three methods: a classical approach using the binomial formula, Pascal's Triangle, and a frequentist approach using a Fathom‚Äöv묢 simulation. Using both physical and virtual coins students explored the distinction between a coin-sequence and a coin-combination (where the order is not important) as a foundation for a 5-item True False test task. Pedagogy was based on general principles identified by probability education research as best practice and by Ma, who emphasised deep understanding of concepts through the use of multiple approaches to problem solving.
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Proceedings of the 32nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia