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MATHEMATICAL LITERACY [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Education Theory and Methods
DEF

An individual’s capacity to identify and understand the role that mathematics plays in the world, to make well-founded judgments and to use and engage with mathematics in ways that meet the needs of that individual’s life as a constructive, concerned and reflective citizen.

OBS

The definition is from the Programme for International Student Assessment, a project of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
DEF

Aptitude d’un individu à identifier et à comprendre le rôle joué par les mathématiques dans le monde, à porter des jugements fondés et à utiliser les mathématiques à bon escient, en fonction des exigences de sa vie présente et future en tant que citoyen concerné, réfléchi et soucieux.

OBS

Définition provenant du Programme international pour le suivi des acquis des élèves, un projet mené par l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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