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Proving in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom

By Andreas J. Stylianides

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2016
ISBN
0198723067, 9780198723066
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5197440 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
208\203
Scanned
yes
Time added
2017-03-07 01:17:14
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Description

Although proving is core to mathematics as a sense-making activity, it currently has a marginal place in elementary classrooms internationally. Blending research with practical perspectives, this book addresses what it would take to elevate the place of proving at elementary school.The book uses classroom episodes from two countries to examine different kinds of proving tasks and the proving activity they can generate in the elementary classroom. It examines further the role of teachers in mediating the relationship between proving tasks and proving activity, including major mathematical and pedagogical issues that arise for teachers as they implement each kind of proving task. In addition to its contribution to research knowledge, the book has important implications for teaching, curricular resources, and teacher education.

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