THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS

THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
Long term effects in learning mathematics in Finland---curriculum changes and calculators
Olli Martio

Abstract

Two similar tests to measure the skills of the Finnish school children in mathematics took place in 1981 and 2003. The tests are compared to a test measuring the knowledge of basic concepts in mathematics after the student examination. The results of the tests reflect the changes in the mathematics curriculum and teaching practices in Finland.

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Keywords: Student's assessment; calculators; PISA; TIMMS.

Pages:  51$-$56     

Volume  XII ,  Issue  2 ,  2009