Slow Reveal Graphs and Graph Reading Levels in the Formulation of Statistical Problems

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https://doi.org/10.35763/aiem28.7549

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Graph reading levels, Initial teacher training, Problem posing, Statistic

Abstract

Problem posing promotes problem comprehension and solving, but its application in statistics is limited in the literature. This study analysed how 164 Pre-service Teachers (PSTs) posed statistical problems based on graph reading levels, following the Slow Reveal Graphs approach. The results showed that the PSTs were able to contextualise their proposals, align them with the curriculum, and use appropriate language, but they made errors in identifying the graph reading levels. The study represents a novel line of inquiry in statistical education, highlighting ways to strengthen the didactic-mathematical knowledge of PSTs in problem posing and graph reading levels.

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2025-10-30

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Giadas, P., Muñiz Rodríguez, L., & Rodríguez Muñiz, L. J. (2025). Slow Reveal Graphs and Graph Reading Levels in the Formulation of Statistical Problems. Advances of Research in Mathematics Education, (28), 165–190. https://doi.org/10.35763/aiem28.7549

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