Creating An Awesome Statistics Course For Students

[Vaughny30]

Hi everybody, my name is Vaughny. I was once a statistics tutor, and I loved making statistics easier to understand for those who struggle learning the material. I've seen students in high school and college go through a painful experience of not having enough resources or just having horrible teachers and professors who just don't care about their students' learning and growth. There are just way too many students experiencing these kinds of hardships in academia. I hate seeing this as I was once a victim of many teachers who just didn't give a dam about us, although not all were like this. Some were okay and some were actually very skillful in their teaching abilities and structure, but there is still far too many of these teachers/professors who lack the ability to teach in our educational system in my honest opinion.

I am going to offer straightforward beginner statistics lesson that will be easy to understand and digest whether you are high school student, college student, or just want to learn in general. What you get is small digestible lessons that spans all topics that are typically covered in a beginner's statistics course (E.g. descriptive statistics, linear regression, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, chi square, etc.) using high-quality visualizations, crystal-clear explanations, and practical exercises that enhances your learning experience. This course will last about 20-30 hours.

You don't have to answer every single question, but I would love to hear your feedback:

1) Would you be interested in this offer? Why or why not?
2) If you can change or add to this offer what would it be?
3) What frustrates you the most when it comes to a typical statistics course whether high school, college, or online? What have you done to solve this?
4) If you could wave a magic wand, what would that course look like?

Thanks for those taking the time to answer any of these. Any feedback is appreciated!

 

[jvicens]

Dear Vaughny,

Thank you for your post and for sharing your passion for making statistics more accessible to students. I understand the importance of having a strong foundation in statistics, and I appreciate your efforts to help students struggling with this subject.

1) I am not the target audience for your offer, but I can see how it would be beneficial for students who are struggling with statistics. Your approach of offering concise and visually appealing lessons is a great way to engage students and make the material more digestible. I believe there is a need for this type of resource, especially for students who may not have access to quality teaching or resources.

2) If I could add to your offer, I would suggest incorporating real-life examples and applications of statistics. Many students struggle with understanding how statistics can be applied in the real world, so incorporating practical examples can make the material more relatable and interesting for them.

3) From my experience, the most frustrating aspect of a typical statistics course is the lack of emphasis on understanding the underlying concepts and instead focusing on memorization and calculations. This can be overwhelming for students who may not have a strong mathematical background. To solve this, I would recommend incorporating more hands-on activities and interactive learning methods to help students grasp the concepts better.

4) If I could wave a magic wand, the ideal statistics course would have a balance of theory and application, with a focus on understanding the core concepts and their relevance in real-world scenarios. It would also incorporate interactive learning methods, such as simulations and group projects, to engage students and make the material more interesting.

Overall, I think your offer has the potential to make a positive impact on students struggling with statistics. Thank you for your dedication to helping students learn this important subject.