Lessons from PISA 2012 about mathematical literacy: an illustrated essay

Mathematics is central in school curricula around the world, yet outcomes are mixed at best. This is true both in relation to attitudes expressed towards mathematics, and in relation to observed assessment outcomes, showing how poorly individuals are prepared to use mathematics in a world in which t...

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Main Author: Ross Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Granada 2016-01-01
Series:PNA: Revista de Investigación en Didáctica de la Matemática
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Online Access:http://pna.es/Numeros2/pdf/Turner2016PNA10(2)Lessons.pdf
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description Mathematics is central in school curricula around the world, yet outcomes are mixed at best. This is true both in relation to attitudes expressed towards mathematics, and in relation to observed assessment outcomes, showing how poorly individuals are prepared to use mathematics in a world in which the ability to do so is of increasing importance. Why? This essay uses some PISA 2012 mathematics outcomes to seek explanations and possible ways forward. The main message is that negative outcomes of school mathematics arise for a variety of reasons, and they can be reversed through deliberate and concerted action.
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Lessons from PISA 2012 about mathematical literacy: an illustrated essay
PNA: Revista de Investigación en Didáctica de la Matemática
Alfabetización matemática
Ansiedad
Competencias
PISA
title Lessons from PISA 2012 about mathematical literacy: an illustrated essay
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title_short Lessons from PISA 2012 about mathematical literacy: an illustrated essay
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topic Alfabetización matemática
Ansiedad
Competencias
PISA
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