The four sections in this Third International Handbook are concerned with: (a) social, political and cultural dimensions in mathematics education; (b) mathematics education as a field of study; (c) technology in the mathematics curriculum; and (d) international perspectives on mathematics education. These themes are taken up by 84 internationally-recognized scholars, based in 26 different nations. Each of section is structured on the basis of past, present and future aspects. The first chapter in a section provides historical perspectives (“How did we get to where we are now?”); the middle chapters in a section analyze present-day key issues and themes (“Where are we now, and what recent events have been especially significant?”); and the final chapter in a section reflects on policy matters (“Where are we going, and what should we do?”). Readership: Teachers, mathematics educators, ed.policy makers, mathematicians, graduate students, undergraduate students. Large set of authoritative, international authors.
| ISBN-13: | 9781461446835 |
| ISBN-10: | 146144683X |
| Publisher: | Springer New York |
| Publication date: | 2012-11-16 |
| Edition description: | 2013 |
| Pages: | 1120 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.21 Inches, Length: 6.14 Inches, Weight: 39.85296310174 Pounds, Width: 2.31 Inches |
| Author: | M. A. (Ken) Clements, Alan Bishop, Christine Keitel-Kreidt, Jeremy Kilpatrick, Frederick Koon-Shing Leung |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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