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Teaching and Learning of Knot Theory in School Mathematics
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This book is the result of a joint venture between Professor Akio Kawauchi, Osaka City University, well-known for his research in knot theory, and the Osaka study group of mathematics education, founded by Professor Hirokazu Okamori and now chaired by his successor Professor Tomoko Yanagimoto, Osaka Kyoiku University. The seven chapters address the teaching and learning of knot theory from several perspectives. Readers will find an extremely clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of knot theory, an overview of curricular developments in Japan, and in particular a series of teaching experiments at all levels which not only demonstrate the ... Read more
This book is the result of a joint venture between Professor Akio Kawauchi, Osaka City University, well-known for his research in knot theory, and the Osaka study group of mathematics education, founded by Professor Hirokazu Okamori and now chaired by his successor Professor Tomoko Yanagimoto, Osaka Kyoiku University. The seven chapters address the teaching and learning of knot theory from several perspectives. Readers will find an extremely clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of knot theory, an overview of curricular developments in Japan, and in particular a series of teaching experiments at all levels which not only demonstrate the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
Tokyo, Japan
ISBN
9784431541370
SKU
V9784431541370
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Akio Kawauchi Present Professional Positions: Professor of Osaka City University, Department of Mathematics Academic Degrees: Ph.D./Doctor of Science: Osaka City University (Graduate School, Division of Natural Science, Mathematics) M.A.: Kobe University (Facurity of Science, Department of Mathematics) B.S./A.B.: Sophia University (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Mathematics) Visiting Appointments: Fellowship Researcher of Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, U.S.A. (1978-1980) ... Read more
Reviews for Teaching and Learning of Knot Theory in School Mathematics
From the reviews: “The book is about knot theory in the Japanese school system. It contains seven chapters which map the different viewpoints on the subject. … the book might be interesting for someone with a detailed interest in the situation of the teaching of knot theory in schools in Japan.” (Stephan Rosebrock, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1257, 2013)