Mathematical literacy of students entering first year at a South African university
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2003-06-30
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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 Mathematical Literacy of these students and the rationale behind the questionnaire are discussed. Some of the mathematics and contexts that caused the most difficulty are highlighted.
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Frith, V., L.Bowie, K. Gray and R. N. Prince. 2003. “Mathematical literacy of students entering first year at a South African university.” Proceedings of the Ninth National Congress of the Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa, Rondebosch, South Africa, 30 June–4 July: 186–193.