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Mathematical Subjects
Fiona Walls
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Description for Mathematical Subjects
hardcover. When and how do children become mathematical beings? That's the question this comparative study of educational systems and academic development seeks to answer. It charts the progress in mathematics of ten children, ages seven through ten, from five countries. Num Pages: 302 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; YQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
Teaching and learning mathematics is a political act in which children, teachers, parents, and policy makers are made visible as subjects. As they learn about mathematics, children are also learning about themselves – who they are, who they might become. We can choose to listen or not to what children have to say about learning mathematics. Such choices constitute us in relations of power. Mathematical know-how is widely regarded as essential not only to the life chances of individuals, but also to the health of communities and the economic well-being of nations. With the globalisation of education in an increasingly ... Read more
Teaching and learning mathematics is a political act in which children, teachers, parents, and policy makers are made visible as subjects. As they learn about mathematics, children are also learning about themselves – who they are, who they might become. We can choose to listen or not to what children have to say about learning mathematics. Such choices constitute us in relations of power. Mathematical know-how is widely regarded as essential not only to the life chances of individuals, but also to the health of communities and the economic well-being of nations. With the globalisation of education in an increasingly ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Number of Pages
286
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441905963
SKU
V9781441905963
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99-15
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