The competency-based approach conceives mathematics as a necessary tool for dealing
with daily-life tasks. Many studies have focused on examining the low math competency …

This is a personal notebook from a conceptual travel. But, in a different sense, it also
represents a report on travelling. The main part of the manuscript was written in Brazil …

The development of numeracy, sometimes known as quantitative literacy or mathematical
literacy, requires students to experience using mathematics in a range of real-world contexts …

This report reviews over 50 research studies to consider the level and type of mathematical
skills needed by employers in today's economy. It considers five key questions: What …

Since its first publication, Teaching Secondary School Mathematics has established itself as
one of the most respected and popular texts for both pre-service and in-service teachers …

JÜRGEN MAASS & WOLFGANG SCHLÖGLMANN THEORY AND PRACTICE OF
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FOR ADULTS Our world is dominated by technological …

Worldwide, there has been an increased emphasis on enabling students to recognise the
real-world significance of mathematics. Mathematical literacy is a notion used to define the …

This article reports a qualitative study of teachers' operationalisation of mathematical
literacy. A model representing the multifaceted nature of mathematical literacy is used to …

Untitled Page 1 Page 2 NUMERACY AS SOCIAL PRACTICE Learning takes place both inside
and outside of the classroom, embedded in local practices, traditions and interactions. But …

Numeracy is a fundamental component of the Australian Curriculum as a General Capability
in each subject. Here, we report on an aspect of a larger project that aims to provide insight …