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Peer reviewedNicol, Cynthia; Crespo, Sandra – School Science and Mathematics, 2005
This paper explores what happens when students engage with mathematical tasks that make no attempt to be connected with students' everyday life experiences. The investigation draws on the work of educators who call for a broader view of what might count as real and relevant contexts for studying mathematics. It investigates students' experiences…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Task Analysis, Time on Task, Teaching Methods
