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Numeracy at home: Involving parents in mathematics education
Parental involvement in the form of 'at-home' interest and support has a major influence on pupils' educational outcomes and attitudes. Many parents, however, feel uninformed about current educational practices and how they can be more involved with their child‟s learning. A number of initiatives have been implemented internationally to encourage home-school links, but the documentation of these initiatives, particularly in the area of mathematics education is limited. This article provides some examples of mathematics education projects, initiatives and interventions as documented in the literature, as a context for discussing in detail two initiatives undertaken with the parents of two Australian schools. The projects point to parents as being important advocates in promoting mathematical reform and contemporary practice, with the article in general adding to the limited documentation available on the nature of such projects that cater for the needs of parents.
History
Publication title
International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and LearningIssue
25 January 2012Pagination
1-13ISSN
1473-0111Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
University of Exeter Centre for Innovation in Mathematics TeachingPlace of publication
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Copyright 2012 Tracey MuirRepository Status
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