Integrating Real-World Numeracy Applications and Modelling into Vocational Courses

Autor/in	Hall, Graham
Titel	Integrating Real-World Numeracy Applications and Modelling into Vocational Courses
Quelle	In: Adults Learning Mathematics, 9 (2014) 1, S.53-67 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1744-1803
Schlagwörter	Numeracy; Adult Vocational Education; Student Motivation; Problem Solving; Adult Students; Models; Case Studies; Algebra; Abstract Reasoning; Postsecondary Education; Foreign Countries; Interviews; Questionnaires; Observation; United Kingdom (Wales) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Rechenkompetenz; Schulische Motivation; Problemlösen; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Analogiemodell; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Abstraktes Denken; Denken; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Ausland; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Fragebogen; Beobachtung
Abstract	Practitioner research is in progress at a Further Education college to improve the motivation of vocational students for numeracy and problem solving. A framework proposed by Tang, Sui, & Wang (2003) has been adapted for use in courses. Five levels are identified for embedding numeracy applications and modelling into vocational studies: Extension; Special Subject; Investigation Report; Paper Discussion; and Mini Scientific Research. These levels represent a progression from applications set by the teacher, through increasing student involvement in the solution of real world problems, to totally independent project work. Case studies are presented of the incorporation of the five levels of application in engineering, construction, computing, and environmental science courses. In addition to student motivation, teaching staff observed that improvements have occurred in: use of specialised mathematical vocabulary; the combined use of numerical and algebraic methods in problem solving; and abstract reasoning, and a deeper level of understanding of the mathematics used in problem solving. A difficulty which has not yet been fully resolved is the reconciliation of a problem solving and project based approach to numeracy, and the requirement by some Examination Board numeracy syllabuses to assess specific mathematical methods. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Adults Learning Mathematics. 26 Tennyson Road, Kilburn, London NW6 7SA UK. e-mail: editor-i@alm-online.net; Web site: http://www.alm-online.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01