The Option of Selecting Higher-level Mathematics Courses: Transitional Tensions

Gregory McPhan; John Pegg

The Option of Selecting Higher-level Mathematics Courses: Transitional Tensions

Gregory McPhan, John Pegg

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Abstract

Steady declines in the number of students taking higher-level mathematics courses have been evident across most States and Territories over the last decade. Rather than its potential for positive feedback, mathematics learning is perceived to be 'hard', repetitive and demanding of time. No wonder many students question their engagement. This paper draws on the perceptions of teachers and career professionals to focus on three important transitions that students make throughout schooling, and considers the influences on their decision-making.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Crossing divides: Proceedings of the 32nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
Editors	Roberta Hunter, Brenda Bicknell, Tim Burgess
Place of Publication	Palmerston North, New Zealand
Publisher	Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Pages	363-370
Volume	1
ISBN (Print)	9781920846206, 1920846204
Publication status	Published - 2009
Event	MERGA 32: 32nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia - Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 5 Jul 2009 → 9 Jul 2009

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Conference	MERGA 32: 32nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
City	Auckland, New Zealand
Period	5/07/09 → 9/07/09

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Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy
Secondary Education

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McPhan, G., & Pegg, J. (2009). The Option of Selecting Higher-level Mathematics Courses: Transitional Tensions. In R. Hunter, B. Bicknell, & T. Burgess (Eds.), Crossing divides: Proceedings of the 32nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (Vol. 1, pp. 363-370). Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/5846

McPhan, Gregory ; Pegg, John. / The Option of Selecting Higher-level Mathematics Courses : Transitional Tensions. Crossing divides: Proceedings of the 32nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. editor / Roberta Hunter ; Brenda Bicknell ; Tim Burgess. Vol. 1 Palmerston North, New Zealand : Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), 2009. pp. 363-370

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McPhan, G & Pegg, J 2009, The Option of Selecting Higher-level Mathematics Courses: Transitional Tensions. in R Hunter, B Bicknell & T Burgess (eds), Crossing divides: Proceedings of the 32nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. vol. 1, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), Palmerston North, New Zealand, pp. 363-370, MERGA 32: 32nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Auckland, New Zealand, 5/07/09. <https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/5846>

The Option of Selecting Higher-level Mathematics Courses: Transitional Tensions. / McPhan, Gregory; Pegg, John.
Crossing divides: Proceedings of the 32nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. ed. / Roberta Hunter; Brenda Bicknell; Tim Burgess. Vol. 1 Palmerston North, New Zealand: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), 2009. p. 363-370.

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McPhan G, Pegg J. The Option of Selecting Higher-level Mathematics Courses: Transitional Tensions. In Hunter R, Bicknell B, Burgess T, editors, Crossing divides: Proceedings of the 32nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Vol. 1. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). 2009. p. 363-370

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