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The use of quantitative skills transcends subject disciplines.  Geography teachers may find the following guide, produced for secondary science, provides additional support in helping develop greater clarity and coherence when working with mathematical ideas, language and procedures, and supporting pupils to better transfer their mathematical skills and understanding to their geographical learning.

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Introduction: the language of mathematics in science

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Collecting data

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Choosing how to represent data

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Doing calculations and representing values

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Drawing charts and graphs

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Working with proportionality and ratio

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Dealing with variability

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Looking for relationships: line graphs

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Looking for relationships: batches and scatter graphs

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Scientific models and mathematical equations

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Mathematics of the real world

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Glossary for teachers

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The Language of Mathematics in Science - Complete paper

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