The future of the teaching and learning of algebra : the 12th ICMI study

Edited by Kaye Stacey, Helen Chick and Margaret Kendal
Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004

Are you a Monash author?

If you are:

a member of the Monash community; and
have published, or are about to publish a book.

Let us know about it by
emailing: authors@monash.edu.au

Borrow it: Monash University Library members can borrow this book. View the catalogue record for details.

Buy it: This book may be available from the Monash University Bookshop or purchased from amazon.com.

Book description
This volume presents a wide-ranging, international perspective on the state of the field of algebra from invited participants to the 12th ICMI Study Conference held in Melbourne, Australia in 2001. The authors are renowned academics from all around the world who have written individual chapters associated with the teaching and learning of algebra that relate to their particular areas of research and teaching expertise. The book includes information about different approaches to the teaching and learning of algebra - from early algebra to tertiary algebra, the impact of tools and technology (including Computer Algebra Systems), the role of symbols and language, teachers of algebra, and the history of algebra.

About the author
Kaye Stacey is Academic Leader and Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Melbourne.
Helen Chick is a senior lecturer in the Department of Science and Mathematics Education (DSME) at the University of Melbourne.
Margaret Kendal also is from the Department of Science and Mathematics Education at the University of Melbourne.

Ask a question Phone +61 3 9905 5054 or use our enquiry services ask.monash for Monash students and staff | ask.monash for visitors, or online chat.
Your opinion Feedback form for Monash staff and students | Feedback form for visitors