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Yet More Maths Problems

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  • Geoffrey Howson

    (Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Mathematical Studies, University of Southampton, aghowson@compuserve.com)

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This article considers several key problems facing the teaching and learning of mathematics at secondary level. In particular, it studies the need for better defined aims for mathematics teaching; the standards currently being attained by students viewed from an international perspective; the validity of many of the assessment procedures on which the government places such emphasis; and the underlying problem, that of an insufficiency of well-qualified mathematics teachers - a problem that, for several decades, governments have chosen to ignore. Suggestions are made on how the various aims of mathematics education might be better met.

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  • Geoffrey Howson, 2002. "Yet More Maths Problems," National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, vol. 179(1), pages 76-86, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:niesru:v:179:y:2002:i:1:p:76-86
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