Critical Statistical Education
perspectives for citizenship education in contemporary times
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https://doi.org/10.30612/tangram.v8i1.19411Keywords:
Critical Statistical Literacy, Critical Statistical Awareness, Social JusticeAbstract
This theoretical essay explores how Critical Statistical Literacy (CST) and Critical Statistical Consciousness (CSC) enhance Critical Statistical Education (CSE) in the context of Critical Mathematics Education (CME), in order to promote citizenship and democratic education. Based on a broad theoretical foundation, the text discusses how CST promotes analytical and reflective skills in the treatment of statistical data in sociopolitical contexts, while CSC emphasizes awareness of the impact of statistics on the construction of social realities. The articulation between CSE, CST, and CSC highlights an educational approach that transcends technical education, integrating social and political reflections into pedagogical practices. This perspective encourages the formation of engaged citizens, capable of questioning social inequalities and proposing well-founded solutions. In addition, the text discusses challenges, such as teacher training and institutional barriers, highlighting the need for critical pedagogical practices that align statistics with the demands of social justice and the democratization of knowledge. The study concludes that CST and CSC extend the reach of CSE by connecting statistical skills with criticality, aligning with CME as a transformative practice for the 21st century. This integration not only forms reflective individuals, but also contributes to an education committed to social justice and the democratization of knowledge.
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