| Transitions Between Contexts of Mathematical Practices 2002 Edition Contributor(s): Abreu, Guida de (Editor), Bishop, Alan (Editor), Presmeg, Norma C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792371852 ISBN-13: 9780792371854 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: This book focuses attention on mathematics learners in transition and on their practices in different contexts; on the institutional and socio-cultural framing of the transition processes involved; and on the communication and negotiation of mathematical meanings during transition. The book offers both empirical studies and significant theoretical reflections from a socio-cultural perspective, with the aim of providing the bases for the development of more socially and culturally responsive mathematics learning environments. It will appeal to researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of mathematics education, cultural psychology, multicultural education, immigrant and indigenous education. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Study & Teaching - Education | Research - Education | Student Life & Student Affairs |
| Dewey: 510.71 |
| LCCN: 2001046204 |
| Series: Mathematics Education Library |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 7.02" W x 9.18" (1.18 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book discusses mathematics learners in transition and their practices in different contexts; the institutional and socio-cultural framing of the transition processes involved; and the communication and negotiation of mathematical meanings during transition. Providing both empirical studies and significant theoretical reflections, it will appeal to researchers and postgraduate students in mathematics education, cultural psychology, multicultural education, immigrant and indigenous education. |