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Activity Number: 315
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Government Statistics
Abstract - #307974
Title: Statistics Canada's Education Outreach Program: Fostering a Data and Knowledge Culture in Canadian Youth
Author(s): Mary Townsend*+
Companies: Statistics Canada
Address: 13 C7 Jean Talon Building, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0T6, Canada
Keywords: statistical literacy ; data management skills development ; learning statistics
Abstract:

Through Education Outreach, Statistics Canada makes its information relevant and understandable to young Canadians, so that they become comfortable using it to make informed decisions today as students, and in the future as parents, business people and respondents. We accomplish this both online, through our Learning Resources website that offers relevant data and expertise, and at a grassroots level, through a network of teacher champions who provide data management workshops to teachers and students. We also encourage our own employees to bring their considerable knowledge to local schools. This paper highlights the award-winning initiatives of Statistics Canada's Education Outreach Program that engage youth in active statistical learning. By investing in Education Outreach, Statistics Canada is paving the way to establish a data and knowledge culture in Canada.

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