Curriculum Development in Mathematics - Softcover

Howson, Geoffrey; Keitel, Christine; Kilpatrick, Jeremy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521270537 ISBN 13: 9780521270533

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1982

Synopsis

In the mid- 1970s the curriculum development boom in mathematics was to end almost as rapidly as it had begun. In this book the authors, who come from countries with differing educational traditions and patterns, consider these developments in their historical, social and educational context. They give not only a descriptive account of developmental work in a variety of countries, its aims and the patterns of management utilised, but also attempt to identify trends and characteristics and thus provide a theoretical base for criticism and analysis. The reader will find numerous case studies, including extracts from such renowned authors as Bruner, Dieudonne and Piaget.

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Book Description

In the mid- 1970s the curriculum development boom in mathematics was to end almost as rapidly as it had begun. In this book the authors, who come from countries with differing educational traditions and patterns, consider these developments in their historical, social and educational context.

About the Author

Renuka Vithal is an associate professor in the school of educational studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Jill Adler is the chair of mathematics education in the school of education at the University of the Witwatersrand. Christine Keitel is a professor of mathematics education in the department of education and psychology at Freie Universitat in Berlin.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521270537
• ISBN 13: 9780521270533
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300