Particularly in mathematics, the transition from school to university often appears to be a
substantial hurdle in the individual learning biography. Differences between the characters …

There has been widespread concern over the lack of preparedness of students making the
transition from school to university mathematics and the changing profile of entrants to …

Background Changing mathematics curricula and their emphases, lower numbers of student
enrolments in undergraduate mathematics programmes (Barton and Sheryn 2009; and …

Understanding the secondary–tertiary transition is not only an educational matter, but also
an inclusion and equality matter as mathematics qualifications lead to better employment …

Secondary school mathematics has always been considered central to preparation for
university science degrees. Within the context of low levels of participation and attainment in …

Investigating the transition between educational levels is one of the main themes for the
future of mathematics education. In particular, the transition from secondary school to STEM …

The transition ('gap') between secondary and tertiary education in mathematics is a complex
phenomenon covering a vast array of problems and issues. The aim of this paper is to …

The transition from school to tertiary mathematics courses, which involve advanced
mathematics, is a challenge for many students. Prior research has established the central …

We examine the transition from school (compulsory education) to college (post-
compulsory/pre-university) of students who are continuing their mathematical education …

Internationally, the consequences of the 'Mathematics problem'are a source of concern for
the education sector and governments alike. Growing consensus exists that the inability of …