The Learning and Teaching of Number - 9781138353442

Taylor & Francis

The Learning and Teaching of NumberPaths Less Travelled Through Well-Trodden Terrain\nAuthor(s): Rina Zazkis, John Mason, Igor' Kontorovich\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138353442, 978-1138353442\nSynopsis\nNumbers are the backbones of mathematics. From 1 to infinity, numbers accompany and underlie the learning of mathematics and research. While perceived as familiar and understood, numbers present fascinating and often mysterious patterns, relationships and pedagogical issues. The Learning and Teaching of Number explores how mathematics education research has addressed issues related to the structure of numbers and number operations and provides a classroom context. It invites readers to explore less-travelled paths through a well-trodden terrain of number. \n\nThis fascinating book combines mathematical content with pedagogical ideas and research results. Focusing on number, the book illustrates central idea.