International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning for Mathematical Literacy - Paperback

by Oda Heidi Bolstad (Volume Editor), Simon Goodchild (Volume Editor), Merrilyn Goos (Volume Editor)

Mathematics plays an important role in today's world and is used in daily life more than is often appreciated. Mathematical literacy denotes the competence to deal with the mathematical issues of life in modern society. The underlying purpose of this book is to support the development of rich understandings and practices of how an education for mathematical literacy can be realised. The collected works, emerging from several educational systems, offer a fresh perspective on mathematical literacy and the chapters include practical examples that teachers, pre-service teachers, and teacher educators might adapt to their own needs.

Author Biography

Oda Heidi Bolstad is Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Volda University College, Norway. She is a teacher educator and her research areas include mathematical literacy and mathematical modelling.

Simon Goodchild was Professor at the University of Agder, Norway. He was a mathematics teacher educator who has published research on mathematics teaching in higher education.

Merrilyn Goos is Adjunct Professor of Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. She is a mathematics educator who has published research and teacher education resources on numeracy across the curriculum and across the lifespan.