Statistics Intuitions and Social Science Reproducibility (with Stuart Buck)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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Rethinking High School Geometry
This chapter critiques the relevance of traditional geometrical concepts in high school education, arguing for a focus on practical applications over esoteric topics. It emphasizes the need for a curriculum that enhances students' real-world problem-solving skills and highlights the importance of direct teaching of practical skills like statistics and probability. The discussion also addresses issues of opportunity cost in education and the necessity of fostering broader public understanding of scientific reasoning.
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