Whither mathematics, whither science? A response

Author: Thomas, Peter

Source: Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, Volume 23, Number 3, September 2004 , pp. 152-153(2)

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Abstract:

This note addresses some inaccuracies and obscurities in Whither mathematics, whither science? (Gordon, N. Whither mathematics, whither science? Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 23, 15–32, 2004) concerning pre-university education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2004-09-01

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