Meaning in Mathematics Education

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Kilpatrick, Jeremy (Editor), Hoyles, Celia (Editor), Skovsmose, Ole (Editor), Valero, Paola (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2005.
• Series: Mathematics Education Library ; 37
• Subjects: Education.; Curriculums (Courses of study).; Education > Curricula.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Mathematics Education.; Curriculum Studies.; Learning & Instruction.

What does it mean to know mathematics? How does meaning in mathematics education connect to common sense or to the meaning of mathematics itself? How are meanings constructed and communicated and what are the dilemmas related to these processes? There are many answers to these questions, some of whi...