Grappling with authenticity
There is a long-standing problem with assessing authenticity in student reports for internal NCEA statistics standards, but the extent of the problem is still unknown. Dr Marion Steel (Epsom Girls Grammar School) shared her departments experience in getting to grips with authenticity in a large year 13 statistics programme, considering ethics, technology, and practicalities.
This was a chance for statistics teachers to discuss issues and share solutions.