This book focuses on the issues surrounding researching mathematics education, in particular the notion of the culture of the mathematics classroom, communication in mathematics classrooms and pupils' and teachers' perceptions.
Mathematics Education identifies some of the most significant issues in mathematics education today. Pulling together relevant articles from authors well-known in their fields of study, the book addresses topical issues such as:
- gender
- equity
- attitude
- teacher belief and knowledge
- community of practice
- autonomy and agency
- assessment
- technology.
The subject is dealt with in three parts: culture of the mathematics classroom, communication in mathematics classrooms and pupils' and teachers' perceptions.
Students on postgraduate courses in mathematics education will find this book a valuable resource. Students on BEd and PGCE courses will also find this a useful source of reference as will teachers of mathematics, mentors and advisers.
'The organization of the book is exceptional and provides the reader with the opportunity to preview each of the three sections by means of an overview written by the editors ... All in all [this book] contains comprehensive and articulate coverage of the field and is thoughtfully organized.' - Education Review
