Lynn Bowie|Vera Frith
Concerns about the South African Mathematical Literacy curriculum arising from experience of materials development
University of the Witwatersrand|University of Cape Town
paper reflect experience developing mathematical literacy material education training fet band south african schools adult learners university students participants youth development project use experience highlight problems concerns south african mathematical literacy curriculum learners fet band offer cautions suggestions particular highlight importance educational community south africa developing shared understanding mathematical literacy discuss importance distinguishing mathematics mathematical literacy clarifying role technology mathematical literacy explore difficulties importance proper understanding contexts used teach mathematical literacy argue attention needs paid integration mathematical literacy school subjects finally raise issues common final assessment task might learning teaching mathematical literacy