Affiliation:
1. GeoGebra Institute of Torino, Italy
Abstract
Paul was a common octopus living in a public aquarium in Germany. It became internationally known during the World Cup in 2010 when it was used to “predict” the results of football games. Paul correctly predicted all the outcomes. What animal was better than an octopus, with its eight tentacles-tips, in lending itself to introduce non-deterministic phenomena? In the chapter, teachers who want to develop the theme “data and forecasts” find eight ideas. These ideas are supported by the use of artifacts, digital tools, and web resources.
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