Slow Maths: Working mathematically as mathematical literacy

J Hogan; Stephen Thornton

Slow Maths: Working mathematically as mathematical literacy

J Hogan, Stephen Thornton

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Abstract

In this paper we use the concept of Slow Food to introduce the concept of Slow Maths. We suggest that such an approach to curriculum emphasizes depth rather than coverage, and that it might best be developed by placing the proficiencies of working mathematically, including reasoning and problem solving, at the center of school mathematics. This provides a new interpretation of mathematical literacy as being the capacity to work like a mathematician.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICME 2012 Conference Proceedings
Place of Publication	Seoul, Korea
Publisher	International Congress on Mathematical Education
Pages	1780-1788
Number of pages	9
Edition	1
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	12th International Congress on Mathematical Education - Seoul, Korea, Seoul, Korea, Republic of Duration: 8 Jul 2012 → 15 Jul 2012

Conference

Conference	12th International Congress on Mathematical Education
Abbreviated title	ICME12
Country/Territory	Korea, Republic of
City	Seoul
Period	8/07/12 → 15/07/12

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