Pursuing excellence in mathematics education : essays in honor of Jeremy Kilpatrick /

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Imprint:	Cham [Switzerland] : Springer, [2015] ©2015
Description:	1 online resource.
Language:	English
Series:	Mathematics education library Mathematics education library.
Subject:	Mathematics -- Study and teaching. Mathematics -- Study and teaching. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11090160

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Other authors / contributors:	Kilpatrick, Jeremy, honoree. Silver, Edward A., 1948- editor. Keitel, Christine, editor.
ISBN:	9783319119526 3319119524 9783319119519 3319119516
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on online resource ; title from PDF title page (EBSCO; viewed on February 13, 2015).
Summary:	Chapters in this book recognize the more than forty years of sustained and distinguished lifetime achievement in mathematics education research and development of Jeremy Kilpatrick. Including contributions from a variety of skilled mathematics educators, this text honors Jeremy Kilpatrick, reflecting on his groundbreaking papers, book chapters, and books - many of which are now standard references in the literature - on mathematical problem solving, the history of mathematics education, mathematical ability and proficiency, curriculum change and its history, global perspectives on mathematics education, and mathematics assessment. Many chapters also offer substantial contributions of their own on important themes, including mathematical problem solving, mathematics curriculum, the role of theory in mathematics education, the democratization of mathematics, and international perspectives on the professional field of mathematics education.
Other form:	Original 3319119516 9783319119519
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-11952-6

Table of Contents:

Foreword
Introduction
I. Jeremy Kilpatrick: Colleague, Mentor & Collaborator.- What?s Involved in the Work of Dissertation Advising? An Interview with Jeremy Kilpatrick and Some Personal Reflections.- Collaboration and Friendship with Jeremy Kilpatrick: Two Sides of Success and Challenge
II. Mathematical Problem Solving and Mathematics Curriculum
When is a Problem? Contribution in Honour of Jeremy Kilpatrick
Problem solving, exercises and explorations in mathematics textbooks: A historical perspective.- From mathematical problem solving to geocaching: A journey inspired by my encounter with Jeremy Kilpatrick.- Ruminations on the Generated Curriculum and Reform in Community College Mathematics: An Essay in Honor of Jeremy Kilpatrick
III. The Interaction of Theory, Practice and Politics in Mathematics Education .- Mathematics, Knowledge and Political Power.- Democratising Mathematics Education and the Role of Research.- On the Diversity and Multiplicity of Theories in Mathematics Education.- Toward A Profession of Mathematics Education: Guidance from Jeremy Kilpatrick?s Words and Deeds .

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