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CULTURE MATHEMATIQUE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mathematical literacy
1, record 1, English, mathematical%20literacy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mathematical culture 2, record 1, English, mathematical%20culture
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual’s capacity to identify and understand the role that mathematics plays in the world, to make well-founded judgments and to use and engage with mathematics in ways that meet the needs of that individual’s life as a constructive, concerned and reflective citizen. 3, record 1, English, - mathematical%20literacy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The definition is from the Programme for International Student Assessment, a project of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 4, record 1, English, - mathematical%20literacy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- culture mathématique
1, record 1, French, culture%20math%C3%A9matique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d’un individu à identifier et à comprendre le rôle joué par les mathématiques dans le monde, à porter des jugements fondés et à utiliser les mathématiques à bon escient, en fonction des exigences de sa vie présente et future en tant que citoyen concerné, réfléchi et soucieux. 2, record 1, French, - culture%20math%C3%A9matique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition provenant du Programme international pour le suivi des acquis des élèves, un projet mené par l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - culture%20math%C3%A9matique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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