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Author Orton, Anthony.

Title Learning mathematics : issues, theory, and classroom practice / Anthony Orton
Edition Third edition
Published London ; New York : Continuuum, 2004

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 W'BOOL  510.71 Ort/Lmi 2004  DUE 22-05-24
Description 228 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents 1. Do teachers of mathematics need theories? -- 2. What cognitive demands are made in learning mathematics? -- 3. Could we enhance learning through optimum sequencing? -- 4. Must we wait until pupils are ready? -- 5. Can pupils discover mathematics for themselves? -- 6. Is an appreciation of pattern important in learning mathematics? -- 7. Does what we learn depend on where we are? -- 8. Why do some pupils achieve more than others? -- 9. Does language interfere with learning mathematics? -- 10. Is there a theory of mathematics learning? -- 11. Can pupils construct mathematical knowledge for themselves?
Notes Previous ed.: 1992
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-223) and indexes
Subject Mathematics -- Study and teaching.
LC no. 2005272653
ISBN 0826471145 (paperback)
9780826471147 (paperback)
0826471137