What are we like? The image of mathematics and mathematicians in mathematics education

Lawrence, S (2016) 'What are we like? The image of mathematics and mathematicians in mathematics education.' In: Larvor, B, ed. Mathematical cultures: the London meetings 2012-2014. Trends in the history of science . Springer, pp. 111-126. ISBN 9783319285801

Abstract

Mathematicians have an issue with their image – this chapter deals in particular with how this image influences mathematics education. It looks at the popular perceptions of mathematicians and the more scientifically based ones, and investigates the consequences of defining characteristics that an able mathematician supposedly holds. It further investigates the ways in which mathematics is compared to mathematics education or school mathematics and the process by which these images of mathematics and mathematicians influence mathematics education.

Item Type:	Book Chapter or Section
Divisions:	School of Education
Date Deposited:	01 Mar 2016 12:36
Last Modified:	15 Aug 2021 09:41
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/7316

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