Description
Book SynopsisThis fourth volume in the series of yearbooks by the Association of Mathematics Educators in Singapore entitled Reasoning, Communication and Connections in Mathematics is unique in that it focuses on a single theme in mathematics education. The objective is to encourage teachers and researchers to advance reasoning, communication and connections in mathematics classrooms.Several renowned international researchers in the field have published their work in this volume. The fifteen chapters of the book illustrate evidence-based practices that school teachers and researchers can experiment with in their own classrooms to bring about meaningful learning outcomes. Three major themes: mathematical tasks, classroom discourse, and connectivity within and beyond mathematics, shape the ideas underpinning reasoning, communication and connections in these chapters. The book makes a significant contribution towards mathematical processes essential for learners of mathematics. It is a good resource for mathematics educators and research students.
Table of ContentsReasoning, Communication and Connections in the School Mathematics Curriculum; The Epistemic Framing of Mathematical Tasks in Secondary 3 Mathematics Lessons in Singapore; Modifying Textbook Exercises to Incorporate Reasoning and Communication into the Primary Mathematics Classroom; Some "What Strategies" Strategies that Advance Reasoning and Communication in Primary School Mathematics Classrooms; Reasoning and Justification in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom; LOGO Project-Based Mathematics Learning for Communication, Reasoning and Connection; Reasoning, Communication and Connections in A-Level Mathematics; Visual and Spatial Reasoning: The Changing Form of Mathematics Representation and Communication; Understanding Classroom Talk in Secondary 3 Mathematics Classes in Singapore; Mathematics Classroom Discourse Through Analogical Reasoning; Students' Reasoning Errors in Writing Proof by Mathematical Induction; Numeracy: Connecting Mathematics; Presenting Mathematics as Connected in the Secondary Classroom; Making Connections Between School Mathematics and the Everyday World: The Example of Health; Mathematics, Astronomy and Culture: Helping Students See Connections.
