Estimation in the primary school: Developing a key mathematical skill for life
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom
Publisher
The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc.
School
School of Education
RAS ID
21044
Abstract
Very recently, in the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)/Australian Industry Group quantitative report (2014), concerns were raised that school mathematics is lacking real world application. This report highlighted the gaps between school mathematics and the requirements of the workplace. After interviewing industry representatives to find out what mathematical skills were needed in the workplace, estimation was identified as an essential skill.
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Mildenhall, P. (2016). Estimation in the primary school: Developing a key mathematical skill for life. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 21(1), 18-22. Available here.