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Concerns about the South African Mathematical Literacy curriculum arising from experience of materials development

Author: Bowie, Lynn ; Frith, Vera Date: 2006 In this paper we reflect on our experience of developing mathematical literacy material for the Further Education and Training (FET) band in South African schools, adult learners, university students and for participants in a youth development ... Read more
A framework for understanding the quantitative demands of higher education

Author: Frith, Vera ; Prince, R N Date: 2009 For many students entering higher education in South Africa there is an articulation gap between the demands of the curriculum and their competencies. This mismatch is particularly critical in the area of quantitative literacy (mathematical ... Read more
Mathematical literacy of students entering first year at a South African university

Author: Frith, Vera ; Bowie, Lynn ; Gray, Kate ; Prince, Robert Date: 30 Jun 2003 The results of a mathematical Literacy questionnaire administered to school-leavers entering the Humanities, Health Sciences and Science Faculties at a South African university in 2002 are reported. The motivation for interest in the ... Read more
Mathematical Literacy of Students in First Year of Medical School at a South African University

Author: Prince, Robert ; Frith, Vera ; Jaftha, Jacob Date: 2004 The literature pertaining to the definition of Mathematical Literacy (particularly in the Tertiary context) is briefly reviewed. A Mathematical Literacy questionnaire, designed in accordance with this definition, was administered to students ... Read more
Proportional reasoning as a threshold to numeracy at university: a framework for analysis

Author: Lloyd, Pam ; Frith, Vera Date: 2013 There is a generally acknowledged need for students to be quantitatively literate in an increasingly quantitative world. This includes the ability to reason critically about data in context. We have noted that students experience difficulty ... Read more c b
A quantitative literacy course for humanities and law students: the challenges of a context-based curriculum

Author: Frith, Vera Date: 2012 This article examines some aspects of the effectiveness of a first-year course in quantitative literacy for Humanities and Law students at a South African university. This intervention is necessary to assist students in developing the appropriate ... Read more
Quantitative Literacy for University students in South Africa

Author: Lloyd, Pam ; Frith, Vera ; Jaftha, Jacob ; Rughubar-Reddy, Sheena ; Le Roux, Kate Date: 2016 These activities and exercises are most appropriate for Humanities and Law students, but the contexts used should be of interest to any citizen. The mathematical content covered does not include data analysis, statistics and probability. ... Read more c b n a
Quantitative literacy interventions at University of Cape Town: effects of seperation from academic disciplines

Author: Frith, Vera Date: 2012 The aim of the Numeracy Centre at the University of Cape Town is to develop students' quantitative literacy (QL) in a manner consistent with their programmes of study and intended roles in the community. Our theoretical perspective on the ... Read more c b n
Quantitative literacy of school leavers aspiring to higher education in South Africa

Author: Prince, Robert ; Frith, Vera Date: 2016 It is important for higher education educators to understand the quantitative literacy (QL) competencies of incoming students, in order to make appropriate assumptions about prior knowledge and to design suitable curricula. In this article ... Read more
The quantitative literacy of South African school-leavers who qualify for higher education

Author: Prince, Robert Date: 31 Oct 2017 There is an articulation gap for many students between the literacy practices developed at school and those demanded by higher education. While the school sector is often well attuned to the school-leaving assessments, it may not be as aware ... Read more c b
Quantitative literacy provision in the first year of medical studies

Author: Frith, Vera Date: 2011 This article presents a description of and motivation for the quantitative literacy (numeracy) intervention in the first year of medical studies at a South African university. This intervention is a response to the articulation gap between ... Read more
Reflections on the role of a research task for teacher education in data handling in a Mathematical Literacy education course

Author: Frith, Vera ; Prince, Robert Date: 2006 The introduction of the subject “Mathematical Literacy” in the Further Education and Training band from 2006 has created an urgent need for large numbers of teachers to be educated about the nature of mathematical literacy and to become ... Read more c b
Towards understanding the quantitative literacy demands of a first-year medical curriculum

Author: Frith, Vera ; Gunston, Geney Date: 2011 Setting. When designing a medical curriculum, assumptions that are made about students' quantitative literacy (QL) competencies often lead to demands that students are unable to meet. In order to improve the match between the literacy demands ... Read more c b n