Carmen M. Latterell, Janelle L. Wilson

Mathematical Metaphors, Memories, and Mindsets

An Examination of Personal, Social, and Cultural Influences on the Perception of Mathematics

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Produktbeschreibung

The book delves into mathematical mindsets, a current approach to understanding mathematical identities, as well as success and failure in mathematics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 164
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 248g
• ISBN-13: 9781475853476
• ISBN-10: 1475853475
• Artikelnr.: 58297159

Autorenporträt

Carmen M. Latterell is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she teaches math courses for future teachers. Janelle L. Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Sociology & Criminology at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she teaches courses primarily in social psychology and deviance.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Popular Cultural Portrayals of Mathematics
and Mathematicians Chapter 2: Perceptions of Mathematicians Chapter 3: What
Do People Think Mathematics Is? Chapter 4: Mathematical Autobiographies
Chapter 5: Metaphors Chapter 6: Semantic Differentials Chapter 7: Mindset
Conclusion: Summary and Implications