James T. Kinard Alex Kozul Rigorous Mathematical Thinki (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)

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Title: Rigorous Mathematical Thinking
Condition: New
Subtitle: Conceptual Formation in the Mathematics Classroom
Author: James T. Kinard, Alex Kozulin
Format: Paperback
EAN: 9780521700269
ISBN: 9780521700269
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Genre: Society & Culture
Topic: Children\'s Learning & Education
Release Date: 06/08/2008
Description: This book demonstrates how rigorous mathematical thinking can be fostered through the development of students\' cognitive tools and operations. This approach seems to be particularly effective with socially disadvantaged and culturally different students. The authors argue that children\'s cognitive functions cannot be viewed as following a natural maturational path: they should be actively constructed during the educational process. The Rigorous Mathematical Thinking (RMT) model is based on two major theoretical approaches – Vygotsky\'s theory of psychological tools and Feuerstein\'s concept of mediated learning experience. The book starts with general cognitive tools that are essential for all types of problem solving and then moves to mathematically specific cognitive tools and methods for utilizing these tools for mathematical conceptual formation. The application of the RMT model in various urban classrooms demonstrates how mathematics education standards can be reached even by the students with a history of educational failure who were considered hopeless underachievers.
Language: English
Item Height: 228mm
Item Length: 152mm
Item Width: 14mm
Item Weight: 360g
Type: Textbook
Release Year: 2008

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