By the Numbers

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

15 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Thiagarajan, S. (2015, April 3). By the numbers. The Thiagi group: Improving performance playfully. http://www.thiagi.com/archived-games/2015/2/25/by-the-numbers

 

Version also available in:

Thiagarajan, S., & Tagliati, T. (2011). Jolt 2—By the numbers. In Jolt! Activities to wake up and engage your participants (pp. 53-56). Pfeiffer.

Tags:

  1. assumptions
  2. curiosity
  3. jolt
  4. openness
  5. STEM
  6. stereotyping
  7. Thiagi

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the relationship between stereotypes, beliefs, and perceptions. 2. Explore the limitations of inductive thinking, including confirmation bias.