Advanced Mathematical Thinking: A Special Issue of Mathematical Thinking and Learning / Edition 1

by Annie Selden, John Selden

Overview

This is Volume 7, Issue 1 2005, a Special Issue of 'Mathematical Thinking and Learning' which looks at Advanced Mathematical Thinking. Opening with a brief history of attempts to characterize advanced mathematical thinking, beginning with the deliberations of the Advanced Mathematical Thinking Working Group of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. The articles follow the recurring themes: (a) the distinction between identifying kinds of thinking that might be regarded as advanced at any grade level and taking as advanced any thinking about mathematical topics considered advanced; (b) the utility of characterizing such thinking for integrating the entire curriculum; (c) general tests, or criteria, for identifying advanced mathematical thinking; and (d) an emphasis on advancing mathematical practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805895056
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/21/2005
Series:	Special Issue of Mathematical Thinking & Learning S
Pages:	76
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Guest Editors: Annie Selden, John Selden, both Department o f Mathematical Sciences, New Mexico State University

Table of Contents

Volume 7, Number 1, 2005
Contents: A. Selden, J. Selden, Perspectives on Advanced Mathematical Thinking. B.S. Edwards, E. Dubinsky, M.A. McDonald, Advanced Mathematical Thinking. G. Harel, L. Sowder, Advanced Mathematical-Thinking at Any Age: Its Nature and Its Development. C. Rasmussen, M. Zandieh, K. King, A. Teppo, Advancing Mathematical Activity: A Practice-Oriented View of Advanced Mathematical Thinking.