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.
Descriptionx, 287 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesResearch 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 noteLittle-282998
General noteSpine title: The learning and teaching of algebra.
General noteConference papers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Other titleLearning and teaching of algebra.
LCCN 89147853
ISBN0873532562 (set)
ISBN0873532686 (pbk.)
ISBN0805803548 (hard)

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Joyner General Stacks QA159 .R47 1989 ✔ Available Place Hold