Children's Understanding of Mathematics.

Hart, Kathleen

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Publication Date: 1979-Jan

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Children's Understanding of Mathematics.

Hart, Kathleen

Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, v11 n1 p28-33 Jan 1979

Discusses the need for mathematics teaching to be matched to children's understanding rather than to the demands of mathematics. Illustrations are given from the results of testing British children by the Concepts in Secondary Mathematics and Science (CSMS) Project, Chelsea College, University of London. (HM)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Theories, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Characteristics

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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