Loading...
Exploring the notion of mathematical literacy in curricula documents
Frejd, Peter Geiger, Vince
Frejd, Peter
Geiger, Vince
Author
Abstract
The notion of mathematical literacy has gained momentum internationally recently through the influence of international assessment regimes such as the Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA) and national concerns about the ability of citizens to use mathematics effectively in personal, civic and work life. Accordingly, it is to be expected that these concerns should be reflected in relevant curriculum documents. This chapter presents a content analysis of a sample of 12 national curriculum documents in relation to mathematical literacy. The analysis shows that there does not appear to be general agreement about the definition of mathematical literacy within the analysed documents and that the idea of mathematical literacy is represented in a limited fashion.
Keywords
Date
2017
Type
Book chapter
Journal
Book
Mathematical Modelling and Applications: Crossing and Researching Boundaries in Mathematics Education
Volume
Issue
Page Range
255-263
Article Number
ACU Department
Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE)
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Education and Arts
Relation URI
Source URL
Event URL
Open Access Status
License
File Access
Controlled