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Increasing the LD50 of mathematics: Re-engaging students in mathematics learning
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 07:44 authored by Kim Beswick, Tracey MuirTracey Muir, Jade, K, Farrington, L, Rosemary CallinghamRosemary CallinghamAlthough most students agree that mathematics is important and useful, many capable students choose not to pursue study of Mathematics when they have the choice. In this paper we describe a project-based learning approach to mathematics adopted in a Year 9–12 school in which none of the teachers were mathematics specialists. Data about students’ views of mathematics and their perceptions of mathematics learning approaches in their current school are presented. The results highlight the negativity towards mathematics that these students felt and the huge task faced by their teachers in attempting re-engage them with learning in the area.
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Publication title
Mathematics: Launching Futures - Proceedings of the 24th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (AAMT)Editors
S Herbert, J Tillyer & T SpencerPagination
55-64ISBN
978-1-875900-76-3Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (AAMT)Place of publication
AustraliaEvent title
24th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (AAMT)Event Venue
Melbourne, VictoriaDate of Event (Start Date)
2013-07-10Date of Event (End Date)
2013-07-13Rights statement
Copyright 2013 Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, Inc.Repository Status
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