Pursuing Excellence in Mathematics Education

1. Front Matter

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2. Jeremy Kilpatrick: Colleague, Mentor and Collaborator

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Fifty Years and Counting: Working with Jeremy Kilpatrick

      • James W. Wilson

      Pages 3-16

   3. What’s Involved in the Work of Dissertation Advising? An Interview with Jeremy Kilpatrick and Some Personal Reflections

      • Patricio Herbst

      Pages 17-50

   4. Collaboration and Friendship with Jeremy Kilpatrick: Two Sides of Success and Challenge

      • Christine Keitel-Kreidt

      Pages 51-52

3. Mathematical Problem Solving and Curriculum

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 53-53

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   2. When Is a Problem? Contribution in Honour of Jeremy Kilpatrick

      • John Mason

      Pages 55-69

   3. Problem Solving, Exercises, and Explorations in Mathematics Textbooks: A Historical Perspective

      • João Pedro da Ponte

      Pages 71-84

   4. From Mathematical Problem Solving to Geocaching: A Journey Inspired by My Encounter with Jeremy Kilpatrick

      • Thomas Lingefjärd

      Pages 85-93

   5. Ruminations on the Generated Curriculum and Reform in Community College Mathematics: An Essay in Honor of Jeremy Kilpatrick

      • Vilma Mesa

      Pages 95-110

4. The Interaction of Theory, Practice and Politics in Mathematics Education

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 111-111

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   2. Mathematics, Knowledge and Political Power

      • Christine Keitel-Kreidt

      Pages 113-124

   3. Democratising Mathematics Education and the Role of Research

      • Alan J. Bishop

      Pages 125-136

   4. On the Diversity and Multiplicity of Theories in Mathematics Education

      • Pearla Nesher

      Pages 137-148

   5. Toward a Profession of Mathematics Education: Guidance from Jeremy Kilpatrick’s Words and Deeds

      • Edward A. Silver

      Pages 149-159

5. Back Matter

   Pages 161-185

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​Chapters in this book recognize the more than forty years of sustained and distinguished lifetime achievement in mathematics education research and development of Jeremy Kilpatrick. Including contributions from a variety of skilled mathematics educators, this text honors Jeremy Kilpatrick, reflecting on his groundbreaking papers, book chapters, and books - many of which are now standard references in the literature - on mathematical problem solving, the history of mathematics education, mathematical ability and proficiency, curriculum change and its history, global perspectives on mathematics education, and mathematics assessment. Many chapters also offer substantial contributions of their own on important themes, including mathematical problem solving, mathematics curriculum, the role of theory in mathematics education, the democratization of mathematics, and international perspectives on the professional field of mathematics education.​

• Curriculum Changes
• History of Mathematics Education
• Jeremy Kilpatrick
• Mathematical Ability
• Mathematical Problem Solving
• Mathematics Education Research

• School of Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

  Edward Silver

• Psychologie, FU Berlin, FB Erziehungswissenschaft und,, Berlin, Germany

  Christine Keitel-Kreidt

Edward A. Silver teaches and advises graduate students in mathematics education and conducts research related to the teaching and learning of mathematics. His scholarly interests include the study of mathematical thinking, especially mathematical problem solving and problem posing; the design and analysis of intellectually engaging and equitable mathematics instruction for students; innovative methods of assessing and reporting mathematics achievement; effective models for enhancing the knowledge of teachers of mathematics; and examining the interface between research and practice in education. He has published more than 160 articles, chapters, and books on these topics. Christine Keitel is a professor of mathematics education in the department of education and psychology at Freie Universitat in Berlin.

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