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Practical Implementation of Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics Curriculum Reform Based on the CDIO Approach

Authors
Yingdong Xie1, Yan Guo1, *
1Department of Mathematics and Computer Engineering, Ordos Institute of Technology, Ordos, China
*Corresponding author. Email: guoyan@oit.edu.cn
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Yan Guo
Available Online 1 May 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-569-0_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
CDIO; Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics; curriculum reform; engineering thinking; project-based learning
Abstract

Traditional instruction in Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics (PTMS) often suffers from a disconnect between abstract theory and real-world application, failing to cultivate the systematic engineering thinking demanded by new disciplines. This study addresses this gap by implementing a curriculum reform grounded in the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework. We reconstructed course content around authentic engineering projects, notably a “Bank Wealth Management Team Performance Evaluation” case, guiding students through the full lifecycle of a statistical solution. A quasi-experimental design compared an experimental class (n=42) taught with the CDIO model against a control class (n=43) using traditional lecture methods. Results demonstrate that the CDIO cohort significantly outperformed their peers on comprehensive application problems (18.7 vs. 13.2, p<0.001) and showed markedly higher proficiency in justifying methodological choices (76% vs. 31%). Qualitative data further revealed a paradigm shift among students, from viewing statistics as a set of computational procedures to seeing it as a tool for rational decision-making under uncertainty. This paper provides a replicable, system-oriented model for integrating foundational mathematics courses into the engineering education ecosystem.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Development and Social Sciences (EDSS 2026)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
1 May 2026
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978-2-38476-569-0
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2352-5398
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