Description
Book SynopsisDeveloping mathematical thinking is one of major aims of mathematics education. In mathematics education research, there are a number of researches which describe what it is and how we can observe in experimental research. However, teachers have difficulties to develope it in the classrooms. This book is the result of lesson studies over the past 50 years. It describes three perspectives of mathematical thinking: Mathematical Attitude (Minds set), Mathematical Methods in General and Mathematical Ideas with Content and explains how to develop them in the classroom with illuminating examples.
Table of ContentsMathematical Thinking: As a Theory of Teaching Mathematics for Developing Children Learning Mathematics by/for Themselves: Mathematical Thinking as the Aim of Education; The Importance of Cultivate Mathematical Thinking; The Set of Mind and Mathematical Thinking; Mathematical Methods; Mathematical Ideas; Mathematical Attitude; Questioning to Enhance Mathematical Thinking; How to Teach Mathematical Thinking: From the Viewpoint of the Assessment.
