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Peer reviewedFitzgerald, A. – Mathematics in School, 1980
This paper describes some mathematical situations met by young people in the first year or two of their work as junior clerks or business technicians. These are compared and contrasted with the engineering side of industry, with discussion of some possible implications for schools. (Author/MK)
Descriptors: Calculators, Careers, Clerical Occupations, Clerical Workers
