How Chinese Learn Mathematics: Perspectives From Insiders
Perspectives from Insiders
Published on 30. August 2004
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-981-256-014-8 (ISBN)
Description
The book has been written by an international group of very active researchers and scholars who have a passion for the study of Chinese mathematics education. It aims to provide readers with a comprehensive and updated picture of the teaching and learning of mathematics involving Chinese students from various perspectives, including the ways in which Chinese students learn mathematics in classrooms, schools and homes, the influence of the cultural and social environment on Chinese students' mathematics learning, and the strengths and weaknesses of the ways in which Chinese learn mathematics. Furthermore, based on the relevant research findings, the book explores the implications for mathematics education and offers sound suggestions for reform and improvement. This book is a must for anyone who is interested in the teaching and learning of mathematics concerning Chinese learners.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Researchers, educators, lecturers, and graduate students in mathematics and education.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
997 gr
ISBN-13
978-981-256-014-8 (9789812560148)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
edited by Fan Lianghuo (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), Wong Ngai-Ying (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Cai Jinfa (University of Delaware, USA) & Li Shiqi (East China Normal University, China)