A maths problem solved
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Many observers have attributed the apparently poor standards of mathematics among university students to progressive teaching methods, and have therefore called for a return to traditional teaching methods. In fact, progressive teaching methods are not the reason for this problem. More significantly, the pure mathematics syllabus content which is used for all mathematics A-levels has been cut from 40% to 30%, and there has been a fall in the number of students studying double mathematics or further mathematics at A-level.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Our children bad at maths? It just doesn't add up
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It is often claimed that UK children are not as good at mathematics as their counterparts in other countries. However, there is little real evidence to support this view. It is true that the Pacific Rim countries tend to give better performances in surveys of mathematical ability than Europe and North America, but it is unclear why this should be the case. There is no reason why methods of teaching mathematics in the UK should be dramatically changed.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Push-button generation
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Many school pupils in the UK are now weak at basic arithmetic if they are deprived of the use of a calculator. Pupils are no longer tested formally on basic arithmetical skills, even though these play a role in subjects other than mathematics. Some schools are now responding by attempting to make pupils less dependent on the use of a calculator and by regularly revising basic mathematical techniques.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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