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Vol: 
4
Num: 
3
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Authors: 
Ruth Forrester
Abstract: 
Honours Mathematics students at the University of Edinburgh can opt for a course entitled ‘Mathematical Education’ in their final year. This has proved to be a popular option for students, including many who have no interest in teaching. The course was begun in 1983 by Dr John Searl and has played a key role over the last twenty years in shaping the attitudes of many students towards the study of Mathematics itself as well as Mathematical Education….
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Keywords: 
maths education, University of Edinburgh, undergraduate course, study of mathematics, use of maths, maths skills, logical thought, constructivists, teaching approaches, student teaching, primary school, reflecting on experience, ^talking mathematics^, Cockcroft report