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Direct linkWainwright, Elaine; Attridge, Nina; Wainwright, David; Alcock, Lara; Inglis, Matthew – Research in Mathematics Education, 2017
The Theory of Formal Discipline (TFD) suggests that studying mathematics improves general thinking skills. Empirical evidence for the TFD is sparse, yet it is cited in policy reports as a justification for the importance of mathematics in school curricula. The study reported in this article investigated the extent to which influential UK advocates…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Logical Thinking, Thinking Skills
