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Freudenthal, Hans – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1981
Problems in mathematics education as a social activity are the major focus of this document. Paragraphs that describe major problems in mathematics education point out at least eleven major issues as seen from the author's perspective. (MP)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Learning Problems
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Swetz, Frank; Ying-King Yu – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1979
A short history of mathematical Olympiads in the People's Republic of China is given. Sample problems are included. (MK)
Descriptors: Chinese, Chinese Culture, Competition, Mathematics Education
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Ale, Sam O. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1981
The current problems of school and university mathematics as they relate to teachers in Nigeria are considered. Massive expansion in mathematics teacher education programs is viewed as necessary to solve the difficulties detailed. (MP)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Developing Nations, Educational Research, Mathematics Education
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Hoffmann, Michael H. G. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2006
This comment attempts to identify different "semiotic perspectives" proposed by the authors of this special issue according to the problems they discuss. These problems can be distinguished as problems concerning the representation of mathematical knowledge, the definition and objectivity of meaning, epistemological questions of learning and…
Descriptors: Semiotics, Problems, Definitions, Learning Processes