Unlike mathematics, statistics comes with a context. The author reminds teachers that data analysis involves using the context to make sense of the numbers. The article stresses good communication skills by highlighting the scoring rubric for free-response questions. In conclusion, the reading reminds teachers that good communication comes with practice.

Concepts

communication, written communication, explanatory writing, technical writing, statistics, interpretation, data analysis

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the suggestions on a regular basis in the classroom
• Develop a culture that expects clear communication

Classroom Considerations

• Some individuals need more assistance in the beginning to get used to writing in math

Pros

• Provides actual test responses to illustrate the levels of writing
• Uses a previous AP® guide to show that writing has been critical in statistics for quite some time

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.2.a