Estimation in the primary school: Developing a key mathematical skill for life

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.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

2016

Publication Title

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom

Publisher

The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc.

School

School of Education

RAS ID

21044

Comments

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.

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