A Commentary: Extending the Research Discourse from Interests and Beliefs to Values

Abstract

This commentary unpacks and interprets the various attributes that were examined in the chapters included in this section, that is, interest, motivation, personal meanings, and values. It looks at how they extend and deepen our understanding of the roles played by values and valuing in mathematics education research. It emphasises the opportunity for a re-focus on the purpose of learning mathematics to one of cultivating values and practising valuing, beyond acquisition of mathematical content knowledge and skills.