Linguistic and Cultural Influences on Learning Mathematics
Rodney R Cocking editor Jose P Mestre editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Published:1st Jan '88
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The combined impact of linguistic, cultural, educational and cognitive factors on mathematics learning is considered in this unique book. By uniting the diverse research models and perspectives of these fields, the contributors describe how language and cognitive factors can influence mathematical learning, thinking and problem solving. The authors contend that cognitive skills are heavily dependent upon linguistic skills and both are critical to the representational knowledge intimately linked to school achievement in mathematics.
"The editors of this volume are to be congratulated for laying a foundation for this field of inquiry; it provides entry for members of many disciplines to a core problem in education."
—Contemporary Psychology
"...an impressive collection of readings that address important linguistic and cultural influences on the teaching and learning of mathematics....a good resource for anyone interested in cultural and linguistic influences on mathematics education."
—Mathematics Teacher
"...this text makes a significant contribution to the growing literature on ESL and content area instruction....Cocking and Mestre have raised critical issues and provided useful insights into a wide range of factors relevant to the language-mathematics connection."
—TESOL Quarterly
"In a useful manner, the book manages to bring human values and caring to the problems while at the same time presenting solid, data-based work that explores the many complex issues."
—Science Books & Films
ISBN: 9780898598766
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 589g
328 pages