Equity in Discourse for Mathematics Education Theories, Practices, and Policies /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Herbel-Eisenmann, Beth (Editor), Choppin, Jeffrey (Editor), Wagner, David (Editor), Pimm, David (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2012.
• Series: Mathematics Education Library ; 55
• Subjects: Education.; Educational policy.; ducation and state.; Mathematics > Study and teaching.; Educational sociology.; Education and sociology.; Sociology, Educational.; Mathematics Education.; Educational Policy and Politics.; Sociology of Education.

Discourse practices warrant the attention of mathematics educators because discourse is the primary medium of education. Evidence about one’s hopes or expectations can be found in discourse practice whether the goal is performance in mathematical procedures, creativity in problem solving, or a class...