Education for Mathematics in the Workplace

ISBN-13: 9789048156009 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 265 str.

A. Bessot; J. Ridgway

Opis

This timely volume raises issues concerning the nature of school mathematics and mathematics at work, and the challenges of teaching valuable mathematics in school and providing appropriate training for a variety of careers. It offers lively commentaries on important hot' topics: transferring knowledge and skill across contexts; 'authentic mathematics'; comparability of different types of assessment; and analyses of research methods.

Spis treści

Introduction; G. Vergnaud. Section 1: Mathematical Knowledge in School and at Work. Preface; J. Evans. 1. The Transfer of Mathematics Learning from School to Work not Straightforward but not Impossible Either! J. Evans. 2. Working Knowledge: Mathematics in Use; R. Noss, et al. 3. Forms of Mathematical Knowledge Relating to Measurement in Vocational Training for the Building Industry; M. Eberhard. 4. The Integration of Mathematics into Vocational Courses; J. Gillespie. 5. Mathematical Means and Models From Vocational Contexts - A German Perspective; R. Straesser. Section 2: Bringing School and Workplace Together. Preface; S.L. Forman, L.A. Steen. 6. Working Mathematics for Learners with Lower Abilities; P. van der Zwaart. 7. Classroom Teachers Doing Research in the Workplace; J. Hogan, W. Morony. 8. Making Authentic Mathematics Work for All Students; S.L. Forman, L.A. Steen. 9. Mathematics Knowledge as a Vocational Qualification; T. Wedge. Section 3: Educating Future Workers. Preface; J. Williams. 10. Geometry at Work - Examples from the Building Industry; A. Bessot. 11. Teaching Mathematics to Shop-Assistant Apprentices Exploring Content and Didactical Situations; C. Hahn. 12. Developing a New Mathematics Curriculum for Post-Compulsory Education; G. Wake, J. Williams. Section 4: Research Methods for Mathematics at Work. Preface; R. Zevenbergen. 13. The Mathematical Needs of Engineering Apprentices; J. Ridgway. 14. Identification of Some Mathematical Needs Linked to the Use of Mathematics at Work; A. Mercier. 15. Ethnography and the Situatedness of Workplace Numeracy; R. Zevenbergen. 16. Visibility of Mathematical Objects Present in Professional Practice; A. Bessot. Conclusion; R. Straesser. Index of Subjects. Index of Authors. Author Affiliations.