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Critical Issues in Mathematics Education PDF By:Bharath Sriraman,Paul Ernest,Brian Greer Published on 2009-06-01 by IAP The word |critical| in the title of this collection has three meanings, all of which are relevant. One meaning, as applied to a situation or problem, is |at a point of crisis|. A second meaning is |expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments|. A third is related to the verb |to critique|, meaning |to analyze the merits and faults of|. The authors contributing to this book pose challenging questions, from multiple perspectives, about the roles of mathematics in society and the implications for education. Traditional reasons for teaching mathematics include: preparing a new generation of mathematics researchers and a cadre of technically competent users of mathematics; training students to think logically; and because mathematics is as much part of cultural heritage as literature or music. These reasons remain valid, though open to critique, but a deeper an...
