Teaching secondary mathematics
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# 1 Key issue 1: Why do people learn mathematics and how can it be taught effectively?

As a teacher, you will have to deal with attitudes towards mathematics and explain the mathematics that you expect your students to learn.

## Reflection point

Why do you think it is important that all students continue to study mathematics to the age of 16 or beyond?

Figure 1 Mathematical ideas and artefacts
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