Teaching and Learning of Knot Theory in School Mathematics

Tomoko Yanagimoto

ISBN 10: 443156120X / ISBN 13: 9784431561200

Editore: Springer Japan, Springer Japan Aug 2016, 2016

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Neuware -¿This book is the result of a joint venture between Professor Akio Kawauchi, Osaka City University, well-known for his research in knot theory, and the Osaka study group of mathematics education, founded by Professor Hirokazu Okamori and now chaired by his successor Professor Tomoko Yanagimoto, Osaka Kyoiku University. The seven chapters address the teaching and learning of knot theory from several perspectives. Readers will find an extremely clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of knot theory, an overview of curricular developments in Japan, and in particular a series of teaching experiments at all levels which not only demonstrate the creativity and the professional expertise of the members of the study group, but also give a lively impression of students¿ learning processes. In addition the reports show thatelementary knot theory is not just a preparation for advanced knot theory but also an excellent means to develop spatial thinking. The book can be highly recommended for several reasons: First of all, and that is the main intention of the book, it serves as a comprehensive text for teaching and learning knot theory. Moreover it provides a model for cooperation between mathematicians and mathematics educators based on substantial mathematics. And finally it is a thorough introduction to the Japanese art of lesson studies¿again in the context of substantial mathematics.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 204 pp. Englisch.

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• Titolo: Teaching and Learning of Knot Theory in School Mathematics
• Editore: Springer Japan, Springer Japan Aug 2016
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 443156120X
• ISBN 13: 9784431561200
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 235 L x 155 A x 11 P (millimetri) 235 millimetri di larghezza per 155 millimetri di altezza per 11 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 355 grammi

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This book offers a concise introduction to the fundamentals of knot theory, a survey of curricular developments, and a series of teaching experiments demonstrating the Japanese art of lesson studies and giving a lively impression of student learning processes.

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Akio Kawauchi Present Professional Positions: Professor of Osaka City University, Department of Mathematics Academic Degrees: Ph.D./Doctor of Science: Osaka City University (Graduate School, Division of Natural Science, Mathematics) M.A.: Kobe University (Facurity of Science, Department of Mathematics) B.S./A.B.: Sophia University (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Mathematics) Visiting Appointments: Fellowship Researcher of Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, U.S.A. (1978-1980) Academic Honors and Awards: Geometry Prize, the Mathematical Society of Japan (1987) Inoue Prize for Science, Japan (1995) Osaka Science Prize (1996) Website: http://www.sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp/~kawauchi/index.html