10/15/2026
📊 **Data in Action: Dual Credit Stats Students Take the Lead!** 🎓
Our Dual Credit Statistics students recently stepped into the role of lead researchers—and the results were nothing short of impressive!
A huge thank you to teacher **Amber McMillen** for inviting a guest panel of district administrators, teachers, and our Curriculum Director into her classroom today to evaluate her students' observational study presentations.
For this high-impact project, Mrs. McMillen challenged student groups to gather authentic sample data on topics directly impacting our school—such as student perspectives on block vs. 8-period scheduling—and defend their work before real school stakeholders.
To complete the study, students were required to:
🔹 Gather qualitative and numerical sample data (sample sizes of 30 or more)
🔹 Synthesize feedback into frequency charts, pie charts, skew analysis, and histograms
🔹 Present and defend their research methodologies live using SMART board technology
By connecting high-level statistical analysis to real-world school data with an authentic audience, Mrs. McMillen created a learning environment where students truly took ownership—demonstrating fluent mastery of statistical terms, high-level critical thinking, and genuine confidence.
Thank you, Mrs. McMillen, for designing such a rigorous and engaging learning experience, and thank you to our guest panel for supporting our student researchers! 👏👏
