Minitab for Schools

If you are one of the schools taking part in the CensusAtSchool project and you have received a free copy of Minitab you can use the link on this page below to register your copy. You will also find links and resources for using Minitab for both GCSE and A level.

If you simply wish to use our Minitab resources in your school you may download them using the links below.

Minitab

At the beginning of April 2011 we will draw 75 names of schools who registered for the Minitab software and provided feedback, they will be sent perpetual licences for the Minitab software.

Register and Feedback

You should register your Minitab software (i.e. to obtain legal access to the timed version of the software that is available on the RSSCSE Minitab CD-ROM, Minitab version 16.1.1). To register click the link below. After you have used Minitab we would like you to provide us with your feedback, there is a brief questionnaire that can also be accessed below.

Register for Minitab use

Provide feedback on Minitab

The Problem Solving Approach

Classroom resources for teaching using a statistical problem solving approach

In 2005 and 2006 the Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education undertook a review of the statistics and data handling content of GCSE to determine what should be retained as part of the core curriculum for mathematics and what may be beneficially seeded for delivery through other subjects, particularly science.

PSA Slide Combo

Getting to the Point in 2012

Where will you View the Olympic Torch Relay?

We have created an interactive environment for school-aged learners, ‘Getting to the Point in 2012’, to explore where they can see the Olympic Torch Relay. This brand new online mapping and data gathering project has been granted the Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme.

Topics included in this resource are; investigations using the Problem Solving Cycle, scatter graphs, correlation, box plots and percentage change. Designed for teachers, particularly of maths and science, to:

• Download free cross-curricular teaching resources;
• Involve your learners in collecting their real data;
• Integrate ICT into lessons via the online questionnaire;
• Receive your learners’ data for use in your classroom;
• Compare your school’s data with others nationally;
• Involve parents in their children’s learning.

Get Started Now - View our 'Get Started Guide' and then register to receive updates and invitations to future events.

Teaching Statistics Trust Research Project

The Teaching Statistics Trust is funding a 1-year research project to investigate how well qualified new teacher trainees are in statistics knowledge and pedagogy for secondary education.

The aims are to:

survey the extent and form of UK:
- PGCE Mathematics/MEC courses;
- PGCE courses in other relevant subjects;
- BEd courses with respect to the delivery of statistics content and pedagogy.
survey a range of newly qualified teachers, trainee teachers and education lecturers about their attitudes to and knowledge of teaching statistics;

PATHWAYS TO TEACHING STATISTICS

Join us to learn how you can get free professional development with SAS UK and the RSSCSE

When: 09:30 - 15:00, Thursday 22nd March 2012

Where: Institute of Education, London WC1H 0AL

RSSCSE and SAS UK invite teachers to a day full of interactive practical ideas and activities for encouraging a better understanding of statistics. At the event, we will also be announcing the launch of SAS ® Curriculum Pathways® free Maths and Science online resources for UK schools. The following are some of the topics that will be presented and discussed, and there will be plenty of ideas that teachers can take away and replicate.

Book early as places are limited and will be provided on a first come first served basis. For more information and to register for this FREE event use the link below.

Information: Download PDF

Register: http://tinyurl.com/sas-cpd

Tel: 01752 585457

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