Mathematical Reasoning of Children and Adults: Teaching and Learning from an Interdisciplinary Perspective

This book investigates the development of mathematical reasoning in children and adults and how understanding cognitive processes can help teachers develop better strategies. It brings together contributions from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and mathematics education and examines the didactic challenges teachers face, students' opinions, and ways to solve situations. It provides didactic and cognitive perspectives on learning scenarios in different school settings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book adopts an interdisciplinary approach to delve into the development of mathematical reasoning in both children and adults, while also showcasing how understanding the cognitive processes of learners can aid teachers in developing more effective strategies for teaching mathematics. This contributed volume takes a departure from the interdisciplinary realm of psychology of mathematics education and brings together contributions from researchers across diverse fields and disciplines, including cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and mathematics education.

The chapters in this book are organized around three central themes: the learner, the teacher, and the teaching and learning process. Within these chapters, various topics are explored, such as the challenges teachers encounter in the classroom, such as interpreting students' reasoning, incorporating digital technologies, and their knowledge of mathematics. Other chapters examine students' perspectives on mathematics, while others analyze the ways in which students solve situations involving both basic and complex mathematical concepts.

The approaches employed in describing and interpreting the data collected from the studies documented in this book highlight the limitations, developmental trends, and potentialities of students' thinking. Moreover, they offer didactic and cognitive perspectives to learning scenarios in various school settings.

Mathematical Reasoning of Children and Adults: Teaching and Learning from an Interdisciplinary Perspective is an invaluable resource for both mathematics teachers and researchers interested in exploring the development of mathematical reasoning in diverse fields, such as mathematics education, educational psychology, cognitive psychology, and developmental psychology. By adopting an interdisciplinary lens, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex dynamics involved in mathematical reasoning, offering valuable insights for educators and researchers alike.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030696597
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021