intensive use of memorisation than girls when learning mathematics. Memorisation as a learning strategy may work with easy … problems, but it is unlikely to be effective if it is the only strategy used when confronted with complex mathematics problems. …

interpret mathematics in a variety of contexts to describe, predict and explain phenomena, recognising the role that mathematics … plays in the world. The mean score is the measure. A mathematically literate student recognises the role that mathematics …

Mathematics Teaching and Learning Strategies in PISA uses data from the PISA 2003 assessment to examine the … relationships between teaching strategies, student learning strategies and mathematics achievement. The report aims to identify … instructional practices and learning strategies that contribute to increased achievement in mathematics and general knowledge. It …

component on the assessment of students’ attitudes to science and the frameworks for the assessment of reading and mathematics …