Challenging Mathematics In and Beyond the Classroom: The 16th ICMI Study

✍ Scribed by Ed Barbeau (auth.), Peter J. Taylor, Edward J. Barbeau (eds.)

• Publisher: Springer US
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 342
• Series: New ICMI Study Series 12
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The last two decades have seen significant innovation both in classroom teaching and in the public presentation of mathematics. Much of this has centered on the use of games, puzzles and investigations designed to capture interest, challenge the intellect and encourage a more robust understanding of mathematical ideas and processes. ICMI Study 16 was commissioned to review these developments and describe experiences around the globe in different contexts, systematize the area, examine the effectiveness of the use of challenges and set the stage for future study and development. A prestigious group of international researchers, with collective experience with national and international contests, classroom and general contests and in finding a place for mathematics in the public arena, contributed to this effort. The result, Challenging Mathematics In and Beyond the Classroom, deals with challenges for both gifted as regular students, and with building public interest in appreciation of mathematics.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Introduction....Pages 1-9
Challenging Problems: Mathematical Contents and Sources....Pages 11-51
Challenges Beyond the Classroom—Sources and Organizational Issues....Pages 53-96
Technological Environments beyond the Classroom....Pages 97-131
Challenging Tasks and Mathematics Learning....Pages 133-170
Mathematics in Context: Focusing on Students....Pages 171-203
Teacher Development and Mathematical Challenge....Pages 205-242
Challenging Mathematics: Classroom Practices....Pages 243-283
Curriculum and Assessment that Provide Challenge in Mathematics....Pages 285-315
Back Matter....Pages 317-336

✦ Subjects

Mathematics Education; Learning & Instruction