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13/08/2012
Math Reforms Criticised By Numeracy Charity
Reforms to the maths curriculum, proposed by Michael Gove, have been criticised for putting too much emphasis of “rote learning” and not enough on using maths in real-life contexts, according to a campaign group set up to improve numeracy.
The charity, National Numeracy, have said the proposed new curriculum contains "serious flaws" that will undermine attempts to raise standards.
Chris Humphries, chair of National Numeracy and a former chief executive of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, said: "We know how vital it is to build a numerate population – and how the UK is currently failing. The government now has the opportunity to put in place a new approach to the school curriculum which will develop the real knowledge and understanding that children need – for further education, work and life."
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The charity, National Numeracy, have said the proposed new curriculum contains "serious flaws" that will undermine attempts to raise standards.
Chris Humphries, chair of National Numeracy and a former chief executive of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, said: "We know how vital it is to build a numerate population – and how the UK is currently failing. The government now has the opportunity to put in place a new approach to the school curriculum which will develop the real knowledge and understanding that children need – for further education, work and life."
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