Investigating Parental Attitudes and Beliefs in Mathematics Education
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This study investigated views held about mathematics education by parents of a small inner-city primary school. Similarities in responses indicated consistency of ideas. Respondents demonstrated a broad understanding of mathematics and disagreed with a number of stereotypical statements about mathematics and mathematics education. They were keen to increase their knowledge and understanding of the mathematics curriculum and teaching practices. They showed high levels of interest in assisting their children with mathematics and provided a wealth of ideas for supporting learning.
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