Understanding connections in the school mathematics curriculum
I identify and discuss ways in which different types of connections are described in the South African mathematics National Curriculum Statement and its related documents, particularly at the Further Education and Training (FET) level. I argue that connections are central to the way the discipline o...
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Education Association of South Africa
2008-05-01
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| description | I identify and discuss ways in which different types of connections are described in the South African mathematics National Curriculum Statement and its related documents, particularly at the Further Education and Training (FET) level. I argue that connections are central to the way the discipline of mathematics, its learning outcomes, and assessment standards are conceptualised. The notions of representation and integration are found to be key aspects in understanding connections in mathematics. Using these two notions, I then analyse connections in the National Curriculum Statement and its related documents. Finally, theoretical and practical implications of connections in the curriculum are identified. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-262c3faa285e4662b78b1ed55ed797842022-12-21T19:41:53ZengEducation Association of South AfricaSouth African Journal of Education0256-01002076-34332008-05-01282189202Understanding connections in the school mathematics curriculumWilly MwakapendaI identify and discuss ways in which different types of connections are described in the South African mathematics National Curriculum Statement and its related documents, particularly at the Further Education and Training (FET) level. I argue that connections are central to the way the discipline of mathematics, its learning outcomes, and assessment standards are conceptualised. The notions of representation and integration are found to be key aspects in understanding connections in mathematics. Using these two notions, I then analyse connections in the National Curriculum Statement and its related documents. Finally, theoretical and practical implications of connections in the curriculum are identified.http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0256-01002008000200004connectionnew curriculumschool mathematicsSouth Africa |
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