This paper discusses mathematical literacy for living in our highly information-and- technology-oriented society in the 21st century. First, it inquires into the significance of thinking about mathematical literacy in terms of how it benefits modern individuals, as well as modern society. A summary ...
It goes without saying that every definition of mathematical literacy will have it shortcomings and that different scholars put different emphasis on the aspects of mathematical literacy. Some, for instance, stress the fact that an approach to mathematical literacy must never lead logically to the con...
This paper discusses mathematical literacy for living in our highly information-and- technology-oriented society in the 21st century. First, it inquires into the significance of thinking about mathematical literacy in terms of how it benefits modern individuals, as well as modern society. A summary ...
Mathematical literacy (ML) is considered central to the application of mathematical knowledge in everyday life and thus is found in many comparative international educational standards. However, there exists barely any evidence about predictors and outcomes of ML having a lasting effect on achievement i...
Literacy, Mathematical Jande Lange, inEncyclopedia of Social Measurement, 2005 What Is Mathematics in Relation to Mathematical Literacy? To provide a clearer picture of literacy in mathematics, it seems wise to reflect for a moment on what constitutes mathematics. There is no intention here to offe...
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humanist) can help (1) develop mathematical maturity in students from at-risk backgrounds and prevent their untimely departure from quantitative studies, (2) strengthen the understanding of those that are already mathematically inclined, (3) expand mathematical and scientific literacy in the wider ...
The implementation of a mandatory mathematics curriculum in South Africa : the case of mathematical literacy What happens when teachers are required to implement a mandatory mathematics literacy curriculum whose purposes and pedagogy is distinctly different from that of mathematics curricula of the past?
mathematics and mathematics education in society, have also influenced contemporary discussions of mathematical literacy and competencies (see Neubrand,2003). Although other traditions within didactics of mathematics could also be mentioned, the three traditions outlined here—the subject matter didactics, ...
This opening article of the Special Issue makes an argument for parallel definitions of scientific literacy and mathematical literacy that have shared features: importance of general cognitive and metacognitive abilities and reasoning/thinking and discipline-specific language, habits-of-mind/emotional disposit...