Understanding in Mathematics / Edition 1

by Anna Sierpinska

Overview

The concept of understanding in mathematics with regard to mathematics education is considered in this volume. The main problem for mathematics teachers being how to facilitate their students' understanding of the mathematics being taught. In combining elements of maths, philosophy, logic, linguistics and the psychology of maths education from her own and European research, Dr Sierpinska considers the contributions of the social and cultural contexts to understanding. The outcome is an insight into both mathematics and understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750703345
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/06/1994
Series:	Studies in Mathematics Education Series , #2
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1340L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Understanding and Meaning; Chapter 2 Components and Conditions of an Act of Understanding; Chapter 3 Processes of Understanding; Chapter 4 Good Understanding; Chapter 5 Developmental and Cultural Constraints of Understanding;

Editorial Reviews

Sierpinska (mathematics and statistics, Concordia U. Montreal) tackles the central problem in mathematics education: understanding. Her inquiry draws together strands from mathematics, philosophy, logic, linguistics, psychology, and continental European research. She discusses the process of understanding, the role of activity, and cultural roots of epistemological obstacles. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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