Early Algebraization - A Global Dialogue from Multiple Perspectives

In this volume, the authors address the development of students' algebraic thinking in the elementary and middle school grades from curricular, cognitive, and instructional perspectives. The volume is also international in nature, thus promoting a global dialogue on the topic of early Algebraization.

List of contents

Series Foreword. SECTION 1: Introduction.SECTION 2.- Curricular Perspective.- SECTION 3. Cognitive Perspective.- SECTION 4. Instructional Perspective.- SECTION 5. Perspectives for Research and Teaching.

About the author

Dr. Jinfa Cai is an affiliated Full Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. His primary appointment is in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. His research interests include cognitive studies of the teaching and learning of mathematics, mathematical assessment, cross-cultural studies, problem solving, and teacher education.

Summary

In this volume, the authors address the development of students’ algebraic thinking in the elementary and middle school grades from curricular, cognitive, and instructional perspectives. The volume is also international in nature, thus promoting a global dialogue on the topic of early Algebraization.

Product details

• Assisted by: Jinf Cai (Editor), Jinfa Cai (Editor), Knuth (Editor), Knuth (Editor), Eric Knuth (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.03.2011
• EAN: 9783642177347
• ISBN: 978-3-642-17734-7
• No. of pages: 624
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 239 mm x 42 mm
• Weight: 1080 g
• Illustrations: XXIV, 624 p.
• Series: Advances in Mathematics Education; Advances in Mathematics Education
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education