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  • Breaking Images

    Iconoclastic Analyses of Mathematics and its Education

    by Brian Greer ...
    Mathematics is an activity—something we do—not just something inert that we study. This rich collection begins from that premise to explore the various social influences, institutional forces and lived realities that shape and mould the study and practice of mathematics, and are moulded by it in turn.These twenty-one essays explore questions of mathematics as a topic of philosophy, but also the ... Read more

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  • Inclusive Mathematics Education

    State-of-the-Art Research from Brazil and Germany

    Series series Education (R0)
    The book provides an overview of state-of-the-art research from Brazil and Germany in the field of inclusive mathematics education. Originated from a research cooperation between two countries where inclusive education in mathematics has been a major challenge, this volume seeks to make recent research findings available to the international community of mathematics teachers and researchers. In ... Read more

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  • Social and Political Dimensions of Mathematics Education

    Current Thinking

    Series series Education (R0)
    This book examines the current thinking on five critical social and political areas in mathematics education. It focuses on material conditions in teaching and learning, and details features of social life and their influence on mathematics teaching, learning and achievement. Following an introduction, the first section addresses equitable access and participation in quality mathematics education. ... Read more

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