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Ross Turner

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Session F : Are Australian Mathematical Foundations Solid Enough For The 21st Century?, Ross Turner, Dave Tout Aug 2016

Session F : Are Australian Mathematical Foundations Solid Enough For The 21st Century?, Ross Turner, Dave Tout

Ross Turner

This presentation will look at some key messages from the Australian results of both the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). PISA assesses the mathematical literacy of 15-year-old students around Australia, whilst PIAAC assesses the numeracy proficiency of adults aged 15–74. What do the two surveys assess and are they telling a similar story? How solid are Australia’s mathematical foundations and what do they say about teaching and learning? How do Australia’s results compare internationally with those leading the field? What are some of the research outcomes and implications …

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Mathematical Literacy: Are We There Yet?, Ross Turner Jun 2012

Mathematical Literacy: Are We There Yet?, Ross Turner

Ross Turner

As far as I can see, the term ‘mathematical literacy’ is a relatively new addition to the  education lexicon. This phrase and the related terms numeracy, and quantitative  literacy, are used in a variety of ways. The same words take different meanings in  different contexts and have been used differently over time, and this has caused some  difficulties in the debate about critical aspects of mathematical education. It is  important therefore to understand what is intended when these words and phrases are  used in presentations, debates and in the education literature.  This paper represents my struggle to clarify these matters …

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