Abstract
The new VCE Foundation Mathematics Study Design is due for implementation in schools in 2023. For the first time in Victoria, foundation mathematics students will have the opportunity to continue their studies from units 1 & 2 into units 3 & 4. This two-year course will provide a clear pathway for those wanting to continue studying mathematics to the end of their school journey, giving them stronger mathematics knowledge and skills for life beyond school. Research indicates that completing mathematics at school creates positive lifetime outcomes such as increased employability and higher wages (Parsons & Bynner, 2005; Shergold, 2020). In this article we explain why the latest iteration of foundation mathematics is good news for students.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Vinculum |
| Volume | v.59 |
| Issue number | n.1 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2022 |
Keywords
- Computation
- Daily living skills
- Digital technology
- Mathematics curriculum
- Mathematics skills
- Numeracy
- Pathways
- Secondary school mathematics
Disciplines
- Science and Mathematics Education
- Secondary Education