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Building mathematics skills in a vocational context

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Mathematics

Where can I find out more?

The full report on this pilot study is:
Stone, J. R., Alfeld, C. Pearson, D., Lewis, M. V., & Jensen, S. (2005). Building academic skills in context: Testing the value of enhanced math learning in CTE (Pilot study). St. Paul, MN: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education. It can be found here: 
http://www.nccte.org/publications/infosynthesis/r%26dreport/MathLearningPilotStudy.pdf 

Other TRIPS digests on the theme of numeracy and mathematics can be found at:
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/themes/numeracy/

The General Teaching Council offers detailed summaries of research into subjects including mathematics at:  http://www.gtce.org.uk/research/romtopics/aboutrom

The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics offers a useful portal for teachers of maths at all levels: http://www.ncetm.org.uk/

The Association of Teachers of Mathematics also offers a range of resources and professional support: http://www.atm.org.uk/