Developing mathematical thinking is one of major aims of mathematics education. In mathematics education research, there are a number of researches which describe what it is and how we can observe in experimental research. However, teachers have difficulties to develope it in the classrooms. This book is the result of lesson studies over the past 50 years. It describes three perspectives of mathematical thinking: Mathematical Attitude (Minds set), Mathematical Methods in General and Mathematical Ideas with Content and explains how to develop them in the classroom with illuminating examples.

About the Author
Shigeo Katagiri is known as one of most famous math-educators in Japan who established the national curriculum to develop mathematical thinking systematically in the classroom. Masami Isoda is a representative of APEC lesson study project, translator and editor of Prof. Katagiri's work into English on global lesson study movement with current perspective of mathematics education research.


Book Information
ISBN 9789814350846
Author Shigeo Katagiri
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd