Talking Mathematics in School
Studies of Teaching and Learning
Published on 13. October 1998
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-521-62136-6 (ISBN)
Description
The teaching and learning of mathematics in K-12 classrooms is changing. New curricula and methods engage learners in working on real problems. An essential feature of this work involves teacher and students in 'talking mathematics'. How can students learn to do this kind of talking? What can they learn from doing it? This book addresses these questions by looking at the processes of formulating problems, interpreting contexts in which problems arise, and arguing about the reasonableness of proposed solutions. The studies in this volume seek to retain the complexity of classroom practice rather than looking at it through a particular academic lens.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
32 line figures
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
549 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-62136-6 (9780521621366)
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Content
1. Introduction Magdelene Lampert; Part I. Focusing on Doing and Learning Mathematical Talk: 2. Language socialization in the mathematics classroom: discourse practices and mathematical thinking Mary Catherine O'Connor; 3. The role of imagery and discourse in supporting students' mathematical development May McLain; 4. Building a context for mathematical discussion Paul Cobb; 5. Disciplined perception: learning to see in technoscience Rodney McNair; Part II. Focusing on Teaching Mathematical Talk; 6. Investigating teaching practice Reed Stevens; 7. The teacher's role in mathematical conversation: stepping in and stepping out Rogers Hall; 8. Teacher talk about how to talk in small groups Peggy Rittenhouse; 9. Teaching and learning politeness during mathematical argument in school Merrie Blunk; 10. Afterword: closing reflections on mathematical talk and mathematics teaching Perri Weingrad.