书目名称 | The Language of Mathematics |
副标题 | Telling Mathematical |
编辑 | Bill Barton |
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概述 | Combines discussion of linguistics and mathematics using examples from each to illustrate the other.Conclusions with respect to mathematics education provide alternatives to conventional practice.Cont |
丛书名称 | Mathematics Education Library |
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描述 | Abstract: An outline of the structure of the book is presented, making the argument that the language we use for everyday mathematical ideas presents us with valuable evidence and insights into the nature of mathematics. Keywords: mathematical discourse, nature of mathematics I begin the book by looking at the way people speaking different languages talk about mathematical ideas in their everyday conversation. I end up questioning some common beliefs about mathematics, its history, and its pedagogy. The way we (English speakers) use numbers, the way we give directions, the way we express relationships, are all so commonplace that it is hard to imagine any other way of expressing these ideas. We take for granted the structures of the following sentences: There are four people in the room. The book costs forty-five dollars. Two and three are five. Turn left. Go straight on. The sun rises in the east. A dog is a mammal. He is not my father. I will either go shopping or read my book this afternoon. |
出版日期 | Book 20081st edition |
关键词 | Development of Mathematics; Implications for Mathematics Education; Language and Mathematics; Learning |
版次 | 1 |
doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72859-9 |
isbn_softcover | 978-0-387-92937-8 |
isbn_ebook | 978-0-387-72859-9Series ISSN 0924-4921 Series E-ISSN 2214-983X |
issn_series | 0924-4921 |
copyright | Springer-Verlag US 2008 |