Math Literacy development through environmental education materials

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 M.A. in Environmental Education, Payame Noor University

2 Associate Professor . Dept. of Environmental Education, Payame Noor University of Tehran

Abstract

Literacy can be defined as new thought system in which values, attitudes and behaviors , as well as individuals and social responsibility should be developed according to and in full harmony with nature. In this study we have considered introducing math literacy into primary school curriculum as a prerequisite to establish and promote this new system based upon this program student , using environmental concept , would be able to think and explore problem solving and logical reasoning , therefore learn math and environmental issue . so in this research , we have considered math textbooks concepts and elements improve math literacy development that follows by promoting awareness , knowledge and behavioral changes towards environment. This study is an applied one and the research method is descriptive based on content analysis . The results that environmental resources showed have bee taken into consideration most, and some other elements are absent completely .

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