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

Reasons for lack of success

  • Have never learned (e.g. fitting equations to lines);
  • Do not recognise the work in science as maths they have done before;

Apply mathematical techniques inappropriately in science

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