Financial Literacy Learning Environment: An Insightful Model in Learning Number for Middle School Teachers

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This book describe the development a learning environment model for improving mathematics teachers’ professionalism in designing financial literacy-infused number content lessons, ensuring effective teaching and meaningful integration of financial contexts in mathematics education.