Civic Statistics in context: mapping the global evidence ecosystem (2022)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., & Ridgway, R. (2022). Civic Statistics in context: mapping the global evidence ecosystem. In J. Ridgway (Ed.), Statistics for empowerment and social engagement: teaching Civic Statistics to develop informed citizens (581-607). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20748-8_23

Human knowledge is not a coherent body of carefully structured knowledge, created by an expert group, and made accessible to others. Rather, it should be thought of as a dynamic ecosystem made up of creators and consumers connected in complex ways. H... Read More about Civic Statistics in context: mapping the global evidence ecosystem.

Covid-19 shows why we need Civic Statistics: illustrations and classroom activities (2022)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., & Ridgway, R. (2022). Covid-19 shows why we need Civic Statistics: illustrations and classroom activities. In J. Ridgway (Ed.), Statistics for empowerment and social engagement: teaching Civic Statistics to develop informed citizens (297-319). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20748-8_12

There are few better examples than a pandemic to demonstrate the importance of, and need for, Civic Statistics. Every country affected by Covid-19 faces the threat of widespread deaths, economic damage, and social disruption. Citizens and governments... Read More about Covid-19 shows why we need Civic Statistics: illustrations and classroom activities.

Developing Statistical Literacy in Students and Teachers. (2011)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., Nicholson, J., & McCusker, S. (2011). Developing Statistical Literacy in Students and Teachers. In C. Batanera, G. Burrill, & C. Reading (Eds.), Teaching Statistics in School Mathematics - Challenges for Teaching and Teacher Education: A Joint ICMI/IASE Study: The 18th ICMI Study (311-322). (18th ICMI Study). Springer Verlag

While statistical literacy is gaining much more recognition as something that all citizens need in order to function fully in modern society, there is much less agreement as to exactly what is meant by the term. This chapter discusses what statistica... Read More about Developing Statistical Literacy in Students and Teachers..

PREMA: Evidence from Six Countries. (2008)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., & McCusker, S. (2008). PREMA: Evidence from Six Countries. In M. Chionidou-Moskofglou, A. Blunk, R. Siemprinska, Y. Solomon, & R. Tanzberger (Eds.), Promoting Equity in Maths Achievement - the current discussion (23-32). University of Barcelona

Student Attainment in the Connected Mathematics Curriculum (2003)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., Zawojewski, Z., Hoover, M., & Lambdin, D. (2003). Student Attainment in the Connected Mathematics Curriculum. In S. Senk, & D. Thompson (Eds.), Standards-based school mathematics curricula : what are they ? what do students learn ? (193-224). Lawrence Erlbaum

The following text is taken from the publisher's website: "The Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in 1989 set forth a broad vision of mathematical content and pedago... Read More about Student Attainment in the Connected Mathematics Curriculum.

Assessing Mathematical Thinking Via FLAG (2001)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., Swan, M., & Burkhardt, H. (2001). Assessing Mathematical Thinking Via FLAG. In D. Holton, & M. Niss (Eds.), Teaching and Learning Mathematics at University Level- An ICMI Study (423-430). Kluwer Academic Publishers

Tools for Change- Building the Knowledge Base for Macro-Systemic Change (2001)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J. (2001). Tools for Change- Building the Knowledge Base for Macro-Systemic Change. In H. Taylor, & P. Hogenbirk (Eds.), Information and Communication Technologies in Education: The School of the Future. Kluwer Academic Publishers

The Mathematical Needs of Engineering Apprentices (2000)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J. (2000). The Mathematical Needs of Engineering Apprentices. In A. Bessot, & J. Ridgway (Eds.), Education for Mathematics in the Workplace published by Kluwer Academic Publishers (eds) Bessot, A and Ridgway, J (189-197). Kluwer Academic Publishers