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Title: What on earth is sustainability in mathematics?
Related: New Zealand journal of mathematics, Vol. 32, Issue 1, Supplement, p.135-144
Publisher: New Zealand Mathematical Society and Department of Mathematics, University of Auckland
Date: 2003
FoR/RFCD Code(s): 010000 Mathematical Sciences
Author/Creator: Petocz, Peter
Author/Creator: Reid, Anna
Description: We examine the problems of integrating issues of sustainability within the mainstream curriculum of university mathematics, taking our cue from the discussion at the Johannesburg Earth Summit. Our approach to the problem is to synthesise various strands of our research programme, combining information about lecturers' conceptions of sustainability in the curriculum, children's notions about environment, and students' ideas about the nature of mathematics. We suggest ways in which university mathematics teachers can provide a quality learning experience for their students that includes notions of sustainability within the mathematical context, without compromising the mathematical content of their courses.
Description: 10 page(s)
Subject Keyword: 010000 Mathematical Sciences
Subject Keyword: sustainability
Subject Keyword: mathematics education
Subject Keyword: curriculum
Subject Keyword: conceptions
Resource Type: journal article
Organisation: Macquarie University. Dept. of Statistics
Organisation: Macquarie University. Centre for Professional Development

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