Challenging Mathematics In and Beyond the Classroom
The 16th ICMI Study
Editors: Barbeau, Edward J., Taylor, Peter J. (Eds.)
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The last two decades have seen significant innovation both in classroom teaching and in the public presentation of mathematics. Much of this has centered on the use of games, puzzles and investigations designed to capture interest, challenge the intellect and encourage a more robust understanding of mathematical ideas and processes. ICMI Study 16 was commissioned to review these developments and describe experiences around the globe in different contexts, systematize the area, examine the effectiveness of the use of challenges and set the stage for future study and development. A prestigious group of international researchers, with collective experience with national and international contests, classroom and general contests and in finding a place for mathematics in the public arena, contributed to this effort. The result, Challenging Mathematics In and Beyond the Classroom, deals with challenges for both gifted as regular students, and with building public interest in appreciation of mathematics.
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“The contents reflect the interests and expertise of those who attended the 16th ICMI Study and subsequently contributed to this book. … There is much of interest in this volume for educators wishing to expose students of different ages and varying levels of achievement to mathematically challenging experiences. … Constructive guidance is also provided for those wishing to make challenging mathematics an integral part of their regular classroom activities.” (Gilah Leder, The International Journal on Mathematics Education, Vol. 42, 2010)
- Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-9
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Challenging Problems: Mathematical Contents and Sources
Pages 11-51
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Challenges Beyond the Classroom—Sources and Organizational Issues
Pages 53-96
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Technological Environments beyond the Classroom
Pages 97-131
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Challenging Tasks and Mathematics Learning
Pages 133-170
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Challenging Mathematics In and Beyond the Classroom
- Book Subtitle
- The 16th ICMI Study
- Editors
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- Edward J. Barbeau
- Peter J. Taylor
- Series Title
- New ICMI Study Series
- Series Volume
- 12
- Copyright
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Copyright Holder
- Springer-Verlag US
- eBook ISBN
- 978-0-387-09603-2
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-0-387-09603-2
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-0-387-09602-5
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-1-4419-3497-0
- Series ISSN
- 1387-6872
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIII, 337
- Number of Illustrations
- 5 b/w illustrations
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