Perspectives on School Algebra |
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| Editor:
| Sutherland, Rosamund
Bell, Alan
Lins, Romulo
Rojano, Teresa |
| Series title: | Mathematics Education Library |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7923-6462-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
| Publisher: | Springer London, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $440.95 |
Book Description:
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This book confronts the issue of how young people can find a way into the world of algebra. It represents multiple perspectives which include an analysis of situations in which algebra is an efficient problem-solving tool, the use of computer-based technologies, and a consideration of the historical evolution of algebra. The book emphasizes the situated nature of algebraic activity as opposed to being concerned with identifying students' conceptions in isolation from problem-solving activity.
This book confronts the issue of how young people can find a way into the world of algebra. It represents multiple perspectives which include an analysis of situations in which algebra is an efficient problem-solving tool, the use of computer-based technologies, and a consideration of the historical evolution of algebra. The book emphasizes the situated nature of algebraic activity as opposed to being concerned with identifying students' conceptions in isolation from problem-solving activity.