Full Description
This book
presents a synopsis of six emerging themes in adult mathematics/numeracy and a
critical discussion of recent developments in terms of policies, provisions, and
the emerging challenges, paradoxes and tensions. It also offers an extensive
review of the literature adult mathematics education. Why do adults want to
learn mathematics? Did they enjoy mathematics at school so much that they want
to continue? NO! Most of these adults have to learn mathematics because it is
part of a formal qualification they need, because their job demands the ability
to apply mathematics, or because they need basic numeracy in their daily lives.
Lastly, the authors discuss five potential strategies to promote lifelong
learning of mathematics among adult learners.
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Survey on state-of-the-art.- 3. Summary and looking ahead.- 4. Reference list.
