Statistics in Early Childhood and Primary Education Supporting Early

This compilation focuses on the theory and conceptualisation of statistics and probability in the early years and the development of young children’s (ages 3-10) understanding of data and chance. It provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge intern

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Aisling Leavy  Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris   Efi Paparistodemou Editors

Statistics in Early Childhood and Primary Education Supporting Early Statistical and Probabilistic Thinking

Early Mathematics Learning and Development Series Editor Lyn D. English Queensland University of Technology, School of STM Education Brisbane, QLD, Australia

More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/11651

Aisling Leavy Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris Efi Paparistodemou •

Editors

Statistics in Early Childhood and Primary Education Supporting Early Statistical and Probabilistic Thinking

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Editors Aisling Leavy Department of STEM Education Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick Limerick, Ireland

Efi Paparistodemou Cyprus Pedagogical Institute Latsia, Nicosia, Cyprus

Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris Department of Education Sciences European University Cyprus Nicosia, Cyprus

ISSN 2213-9273 ISSN 2213-9281 (electronic) Early Mathematics Learning and Development ISBN 978-981-13-1043-0 ISBN 978-981-13-1044-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1044-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018945073 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

To Sercan, Róisín and Deren who will be disappointed to find this book is not about wizards, dragons or fictional characters & To Stathis, Nikolas, and Athanasia for giving me the power to embrace the uncertain future with curiosity and optimism & Panayiotis, Christoforos and Despina for creating chances

Foreword

Educate a child according to his way: even as he grows old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22, 6

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