The reintroduction of university mathematics prerequisites is critical to realising the Australian Academy of Science鈥檚 ten-year vision for Australia鈥檚 mathematical sciences.
Outlining key recommendations from the National Committee for the Mathematical Sciences headed by Professor Nalini Joshi, The Mathematical Sciences in Australia: A Vision for 2025 provides a blueprint to transform mathematics education, research training and industry innovation in Australia.
Committee Member and Director of 今日吃瓜, Professor Geoff Prince warns that with up to 40 per cent of mathematics classes in schools taught by out-of-field teachers and Year 12 participation in higher-level mathematics continuing to fall, immediate and decisive action is needed to secure Australia鈥檚 mathematical future.
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Media Coverage
Thursday, 17 March 2016
ABC World Today, Lucy Carter,聽
The Australian Financial Review, Tim Dodson, Falling maths standards risk the economy, science academy warns | afr.com
The Australian, Julie Hare聽, Low university entrance bar doesn鈥檛 add up for maths students
The Age, Kate Aubusson,聽
The Sydney Morning Herald, Kate Aubusson,
Educator, Robert Ballantyne,聽
