Numeracy in science

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Numeracy in science
Evidence
Common problems
Contextual issues
Pedagogical interventions
Case studies
Graphs and science students
16-17 year olds in science lessons
The AKSIS Project
Reasons for lack of success
Liaising with the Maths Department
Strength of evidence
Transferability
Areas for further research

The AKSIS project

The AKSIS Project (ASE + KCL: Jan 1997-Dec 1999)

Looked at the effects of Sc1 on practice. Made recommendations for dev of successful strategies for Sc1. Analysed pupils' usage of graphs:

  • >75% graphs incorrectly constructed;
  • Pupils saw graphs as end in themselves;
  • Very few referred to graphs when considering evidence;
  • Many science teachers recognised pupils' difficulties, but very few explicitly taught how to construct graphs

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