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Mathematical Preparation of the Technical Work Force Report of a Workshop (1995) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 19-20

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... -CAROLS LACAMPAGNE · 65% of high school students express an interest in attending college, 48~o actually enroll, 18~o eventually get a four-year degree, but only 9% take advanced mathematics courses in college. -MARTIN NAHEMOW · We need to consider the consequences of teaching different mathematics in different ways to different groups of students.
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... -PAMELA MATTHEWS Students thrive in courses where concepts are presented in close proximity to their intended use. -PATRICK MCCRAY ON ARTICULATION · Technical mathematics courses need to be structured so they will fit into the requirements of related baccalaureate majors.
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