Male students' perspectives concerning the relevance of mathematics: Pilot study findings
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Easey, Michael, Warren, Elizabeth A. and Geiger, Vince. (2012). Male students' perspectives concerning the relevance of mathematics: Pilot study findings. In J. Dindyal, L. P. Cheng and S. F. Ng (Ed.). Mathematics education: Expanding horizons. Proceedings of the 35th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. pp. 242 - 249
Authors | Easey, Michael, Warren, Elizabeth A. and Geiger, Vince |
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Abstract | A pilot study was conducted with Year 10 males (N = 154) preparing to make their senior mathematics subject choice. Survey data revealed that students did not understand the different dimensions of relevance of mathematics. Additionally, a statistically significant difference in the level of agreement concerning relevance was identified between students choosing Mathematics A and those choosing both Mathematics B and C. Students choosing both Mathematics B and C perceived mathematics as relevant for facilitating their career pathway, while Mathematics A aspirants acknowledged the relevance of mathematics was less influential, reporting their choice was guided by their mathematical ability. |
Year | 2012 |
Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
Web address (URL) | https://www.merga.net.au/documents/Easey_Warren_Geiger_2012_MERGA_35.pdf |
Open access | Open access |
Publisher's version | |
Page range | 242 - 249 |
Research Group | Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) |
Place of publication | Australia |
Editors | J. Dindyal, L. P. Cheng and S. F. Ng |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q5x5/male-students-perspectives-concerning-the-relevance-of-mathematics-pilot-study-findings
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