Mathematical Learning and Understanding in Education
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching
| Author: | Kristie Newton, Sarah Sword | ISBN: | 9781134983520 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 16, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kristie Newton, Sarah Sword |
| ISBN: | 9781134983520 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 16, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Mathematics holds an essential, ubiquitous presence in the education sector, as do ongoing explorations of its effective teaching and learning. Written by leading experts on mathematics and mathematics education, this book situates issues of student thinking and learning about mathematics within the broader context of educational psychology research and theory and brings them to a wider audience. With chapters on knowing and understanding mathematics, mathematical habits, early mathematical thinking, and learning mathematics, this concise volume is designed for anyeducational psychology, mathematics education, or general education course that includes student learning in the curriculum. It will be indispensable for student researchers and both pre- and in-service teachers alike.
Mathematics holds an essential, ubiquitous presence in the education sector, as do ongoing explorations of its effective teaching and learning. Written by leading experts on mathematics and mathematics education, this book situates issues of student thinking and learning about mathematics within the broader context of educational psychology research and theory and brings them to a wider audience. With chapters on knowing and understanding mathematics, mathematical habits, early mathematical thinking, and learning mathematics, this concise volume is designed for anyeducational psychology, mathematics education, or general education course that includes student learning in the curriculum. It will be indispensable for student researchers and both pre- and in-service teachers alike.
