Numeracy Across the Curriculum as a Model of Integrating Mathematics and Science

Anne Bennison; Vince Geiger

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-52229-2_7

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Numeracy Across the Curriculum as a Model of Integrating Mathematics and Science

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Numeracy Across the Curriculum as a Model of Integrating Mathematics and Science

Anne Bennison and Vince Geiger

Integrated Approaches to STEM Education: An International Perspective, pp.117-136

Advances in STEM Education, Springer International Publishing

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52229-2_7

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Abstract

Science education

STEM integration

Mathematics education

Numeracy

Mathematical literacy

There is increasing recognition of the importance of STEM education internationally. At the same time, instructional approaches have developed without a common understanding of the nature of a quality STEM education. This lack of clarity has led to the adoption of multiple approaches to STEM teaching and learning that include different degrees of discipline integration—few of which take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the critical application of mathematics. In this chapter, we argue that an across the curriculum approach to numeracy provides a new model of STEM integration through which mathematics can be integrated with the other STEM disciplines. In support of this argument, we present two vignettes, drawn from a project that promoted teacher engagement with a rich cross-curricular model of numeracy. These vignettes illustrate how the strategic integration of mathematics can be leveraged to promote student knowledge and understanding in science. Our analysis suggests that this model of STEM integration has potential to enhance learning in both science and mathematics.

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Title: Numeracy Across the Curriculum as a Model of Integrating Mathematics and Science
Authors: Anne Bennison (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Education - Legacy
Vince Geiger (Author) - Australian Catholic University
Contributors: Judy Anderson (Editor) - University of Sydney
Yeping Li (Editor) - Texas A&M University
Publication details: Integrated Approaches to STEM Education: An International Perspective, pp.117-136
Series: Advances in STEM Education
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-52229-2_7; 10.1007/978-3-030-52229-2
ISSN: 2520-8624; 2520-8624
ISBN: 9783030522292
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Education - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99498406402621
Output Type: Book chapter

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