Teaching Strategies: Alternatives to Traditional Homework | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
A math instructor was using teachings strategies to introduce her class to the joy of statistical analysis. But instead of teaching strategies like presenting a dry formula and then giving dozens of sample problems for students to apply the formula on, she gave a little twist: She shared three carnival games and asked students to figure out which game gave them the best odds of winning. She asked, “If you had to choose one game to play, which one would you choose based on your application of this math?”