Argues that the teaching of statistics can be freed from the tedium of routine and repetitive calculations with the use of several creative approaches. Concludes that these approaches enable students to invent and seek applications as a result of their own initiative and understanding. (MS)

Discusses some benefits and problems of the North Carolina teacher preparation program, "Quality Assurance," which is a comprehensive reform program placing strong emphasis on public school participation during a six year teacher education process. (SD)