References
- Engelbrecht J , Harding A . New numbers in mathematics in South Africa. Int J Math Educ Sci Technol. 2009;40(1):73–86.
- Hoyles C , Reiss M , Tough S . Supporting STEM in schools and colleges in England. London: Universities UK; 2011.
- Rocard M , Csermely P , Jorde D , et al . Science education NOW: a renewed pedagogy for the future of Europe. 2007 Jun 27 [ cited 2015 Aug 27]. Available from: http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/report-rocard-on-science-education_en.pdf .
- Andersen E . Why you should choose math in high school. Ubiquity. 2006 Mar [cited 2015 Aug 27]. Available from: http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1125359.1125361 .
- Office of the Chief Scientist (Australia) . Science, technology, engineering and mathematics: Australia's future. Canberra: Australian Government; 2014.
- The Australian Industry Group . Lifting our science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills. 2013 Mar 21 [cited 2015 Aug 27]. Available from: http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/140763/20130603-1549/www.aigroup.com.au/portal/binary/com.epicentric.contentmanagement.servlet.ContentDeliveryServlet/LIVE_CONTENT/Publications/Reports/2013/Ai_Group_Skills_Survey_2012-STEM_FINAL_PRINTED.pdf .
- Barrington F , Brown P . Comparison of year 12 pre-tertiary mathematics subjects in Australia 2004–2005. 2005 Oct 19 [cited 2015 Aug 27]. Available from: http://maths.org.au/images/stories/downloads/pdfs/education/comp_y12_pretertiary_aus_2004-05.pdf .
- Barrington F , Brown P . AMSI monitoring of participation in Year 12 mathematics. Gaz Aust Math Soc. 2014;41(4):221–226.
- Nicholas J , Rylands L . HSC mathematics choices and consequences for students coming to university without adequate maths preparation. Reflections. 2015;40(1):2–7.
- Report on the MANSW 2013 secondary mathematics teacher survey. 2014 Feb 13 [cited 2015 Aug 27]. Available from: http://www.mansw.nsw.edu.au/documents/item/70 .
- Gordon S , Nicholas J . Prior decisions and experiences about mathematics of students in bridging courses. Int J Math Educ Sci Technol. 2013;44(7):1081–1091.
- Pitt DG . On the scaling of NSW HSC marks in mathematics and encouraging higher participation in calculus-based courses. Aust J Educ. 2015;59(1):65–81.
- King D , Cattlin J . The impact of assumed knowledge entry standards on undergraduate mathematics teaching in Australia. Int J Math Educ Sci Technol. 2015;46(7):1032–1045.
- Rylands L , Coady C . Performance of students with weak mathematics in first year mathematics and science. Int J Math Educ Sci Technol. 2009;40(6):741–753.
- MacGillivray H . Learning support and students studying mathematics and statistics. Int J Math Educ Sci Technol. 2009;40(4):455–472.
- Perkin G , Lawson D , Croft T . Mathematics learning support in UK higher education: the extent of provision in 2012. Birmingham: sigma; 2012 [cited 2015 Aug 27]. Available at http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/uploaded/52789-mls-in-uk.pdf .
- MacGillivray H , Croft T . Understanding evaluation of learning support in mathematics and statistics. Int J Math Educ Sci Technol. 2011;42(2):189–212.
- Hillock PW , Jennings M , Roberts A , et al . A mathematics support programme for first-year engineering students. Int J Math Educ Sci Technol. 2013;44(7):1030–1044.
- Pell G , Croft T . Mathematics support – support for all? Teach Math Appl. 2008;27(4):167–173.
- Gallimore M , Stewart J . Increasing the impact of mathematics support on aiding student transition in higher education. Teach Math Appl. 2014;33:98–109.
- Gordon S , Nicholas J . Measuring the impact of early mathematics support for students enrolled in an introductory calculus unit of study. In: Sharma M , Yeung A , editors. Proceedings of the Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education; 2012 Sep 26–28; Sydney: IISME; 2012. p. 99–104.
- Mac an Bhaird C , Morgan T , O’Shea A . The impact of the mathematics support centre on the grades of first year students at the National University of Ireland Maynooth. Teach Math Appl. 2009;28:117–122.
- Berry E , Mac an Bhaird C , O’Shea A . Investigating relationships between the usage of mathematics learning support and performance of at-risk students. Teach Math Appl. 2015;34:194–204.
- Rylands L , Shearman D . Supporting engagement or engaging support? Int J Innov Sci Math Educ. 2015;23(1):64–73.
- Mac an Bhaird C , Fitzmaurice O , Ní Fhloinn E , et al . Student non-engagement with mathematics learning supports. Teach Math Appl. 2013;32:191–205.
- Broadbridge P , Henderson S . Mathematics education for 21st century engineering students. 2008 Mar 1 [cited 2016 Jul 27]. Available from: http://amsi.org.au/publications/mathematics-education-for-21st-century-engineering-students/ .
- King R . Addressing the supply and quality of engineering graduates for the new century. Sydney, Australia. 2008 Mar 25 [cited 2015 Aug 27]. Available from: http://www.olt.gov.au/system/files/resources/Grants_DBIprojec_engineeringquality_project%20report_25march08.pdf .