A systematic approach to embedding academic numeracy at university |
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| Authors: | Linda Galligan |
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| Institution: | Department of Mathematics and Computing , University of Southern Queensland , Toowoomba , Australia |
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| Abstract: | This paper argues that academic numeracy is an important, but undervalued and under-researched, area in tertiary education. Academic numeracy is first defined in terms of students' competence, confidence and critical awareness of their own mathematical knowledge and the mathematics needed in context. The development of academic numeracy is then discussed in terms of obuchenie (teaching/learning) and the metaknowledge around the mathematics in context needed by key staff. The paper presents a systematic approach to develop academic numeracy at the university, program, course and individual student and teacher level. Finally, it provides examples of how to embed academic numeracy. This paper provides a framework for future studies in this under-researched area. |
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| Keywords: | academic numeracy academic support mathematics service teaching situated learning teaching and learning |
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