Research issues in the learning and teaching of algebra / editors, Sigrid Wagner, Carolyn Kieran.
| Other author | Wagner, Sigrid, 1942- |
| Other author | Kieran, Carolyn. |
| Other author | National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Hillsdale, N.J.] : L. Erlbaum Associates ; Reston, Va. : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, ©1989. |
| Description | x, 287 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Research agenda for mathematics education ; v. 4 Research agenda for mathematics education ; v. 4. ^A233102 |
| Contents | The Research Agenda Conference on Algebra : background and issues / Carolyn Kieran & Sigrid Wagner -- Algebra : what should we teach and how should we teach it? / John A. Thorpe -- Critical considerations for the future of algebra instruction / Joan R. Leitzel -- The early learning of algebra : a structural perspective / Carolyn Kieran -- A question of structure / Lesley R. Booth -- Cognitive obstacles encountered in the learning of algebra / Nicolas Herscovics -- Different cognitive obstacles in a technological paradigm / David Tall -- Cognitive studies of algebra problem solving and learning / Seth Chaiklin -- Three ways of improving cognitive studies in algebra / Robert B. Davis -- Robust performance in algebra : the role of the problem representation / Jill H. Larkin. |
| Contents | Artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and learning and teaching algebra / Patrick W. Thompson -- Intelligent tutoring systems : first steps and future directions / Matthew W. Lewis -- Linking representations in the symbol systems of algebra / James J. Kaput -- Critical issues in current representation system theory / David Kirshner -- School algebra for the year 2000 / James T. Fey -- Toward school algebra in the year 2000 / Sharon L. Senk -- An agenda for research on the learning and teaching of algebra / Sigrid Wagner & Carolyn Kieran -- The research agenda in algebra : a mathematics education perspective / Lesley R. Booth -- The research agenda in algebra : a cognitive science perspective / Matthew W. Lewis -- The research agenda in algebra : a curriculum development perspective / Sidney L. Rachlin. |
| Contents | Research studies in how humans think about algebra / Robert B. Davis -- Eight reasons for explicit theories in mathematics education / Jill H. Larkin -- Contexts for research on the teaching and learning of algebra / David Wheeler. |
| Local note | Little-282998 |
| General note | Spine title: The learning and teaching of algebra. |
| General note | Conference papers. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Other title | Learning and teaching of algebra. |
| LCCN | 89147853 |
| ISBN | 0873532562 (set) |
| ISBN | 0873532686 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0805803548 (hard) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA159 .R47 1989 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |