Mathematical Literacy - Developing Identities of Inclusion (Paperback)

Why do so many learners, even those who are successful, feel that they are outsiders in the world of mathematics? Taking the central importance of language in the development of mathematical understanding as its starting point, Mathematical Literacy explores students' experiences of doing mathematics from primary school to university - what they think mathematics is, how it is presented to them, and what they feel about it. Building on a range of theory which focuses on community, knowledge, and identity, the author examines two particular issues: the relationship between language, learning, and mathematical knowledge, and the relationship between identity, equity, and processes of exclusion/inclusion. In this comprehensive and accessible book, the author extends our understanding of the process of gaining mathematical fluency, and provides tools for an exploration of mathematics learning across different groups in different social contexts. Mathematical Literacy's analysis of how learners develop particular relationships with the subject, and what we might do to promote equity through the development of positive relationships, is of interest across all sectors of education-to researchers, teacher educators, and university educators.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning Series
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	2009
Authors:	Yvette Solomon
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-8058-4687-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > General Books > Children's & Educational > Mathematics > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Books > Academic & Education > Primary & Secondary Education Promotions
LSN:	0-8058-4687-5
Barcode:	9780805846874

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