What use is maths to me? A report on the outcomes from student focus groups

Author: Alice J. Onion

Source: Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, Volume 23, Number 4, December 2004 , pp. 189-194(6)

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Abstract:

This paper reports on the views of school and college students in the 14–18 age range on mathematics and its applications. The findings relate to the perceived relevance of mathematics and to choices for sixth form study.

Keywords: SF-36; Health-related quality of life; Mental health; Physical health; Systemic lupus erythematosus

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2004-12-01

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The journal provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences which contribute to the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning for students from upper secondary/high school level through to university first degree level. A distinctive feature of the journal is its emphasis on the applications of mathematics and mathematical modelling within the context of mathematics education world-wide. The journal's readership consists of mathematics teachers, students, researchers and those concerned with curriculum development and assessment, indeed anyone concerned about the education of users of mathematics.