Elementary teachers' conceptions of graphical representations of statistical data

Proposed reforms in the K-12 mathematics included incorporating data analysis and probability into the mathematics curriculum. It was proposed that elementary school students engage in experiences to: a) collect, organize, and describe data; b) construct, read and interpret displays of data; and c) formulate and solve problems that involve collecting and analyzing data. However, the research literature contains few studies about the teaching and learning of statistical concepts, especially for elementary school students and teachers.