Children's subjective notions of probability

Authors: 
Kapadia, R., & Ibbott, J.
Type: 
Unpublished Manuscript
Category: 
Research
Pages: 
28-Jan
Year: 
1987
Place: 
England
Abstract: 

This paper presents the results of an instrument designed to probe children's intuitive notions of probability. The test consists of 16 questions, a few of which are analyzed in depth either qualitatively or quantitatively. A good selection of pupils' responses are included to illuminate children's intuitions. It is suggested that a mixture of teaching approaches should be used to help children develop probabilistic concepts coherently.

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