Understanding Mathematics and Science Matters (Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning Series)
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Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2005-02
Sales Rank: 1363108
ISBN / ASIN: 0805846956
EAN: 9780805846959
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Studio: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
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The research reported in this book provides reliable evidence on and knowledge about mathematics and science instruction that emphasizes student understanding--instruction consistent with the needs of students who will be citizens in an increasingly demanding technological world. The National Center for Improving Student Learning in Mathematics and Science--established in 1996 as a research center and funded by the U.S. Department of Education--was instrumental in developing instructional practices supportive of high student achievement in and understanding of mathematics and science concepts. NCISLA researchers worked with teachers, students, and administrators to construct learning environments that exemplify current research and theory about effective learning of mathematics and science. The careful programs of research conducted examined how instructional content and design, assessment, professional development, and organizational support can be designed, implemented, and orchestrated to support the learning of all students. This book presents a summary of the concepts, findings, and conclusions of the Center's research from 1996-2001. In the Introduction, the chapters in this book are situated in terms of the reform movement in school mathematics and school science. Three thematically structured sections focus on, respectively, research directed toward what is involved when students learn mathematics and science with understanding; research on the role of teachers and the problems they face when attempting to teach their students mathematics and science with understanding; and a collaboration among some of the contributors to this volume to gather information about classroom assessment practices and organizational support for reform. Following a preface, this book is divided into four parts. Part I, Introduction, presents the initial chapter of the book: (1) Standards-Based Reform and Teaching for Understanding (T. A. Romberg, T.P. Carpenter, and J. Kwako). Part II, Learning with Understanding, includes: (2) Developing Modeling and Argument in the Elementary Grades (R. Lehrer and L. Schauble); (3) The Generative Potential of Students' Everyday Knowledge in Learning Science (A. S. Rosebery, B. Warren, C. Ballenger, and A. Ogonowski); (4) Developing Algebraic Reasoning in the Elementary School (T. P. Carpenter, L. Levi, P. W. Berman, and M. Pligge); (5) A Teacher-Centered Approach to Algebrafying Elementary Mathematics (J. J. Kaput and M. L. Blanton); (6) Statistical Data Analysis: A Tool for Learning (K. McCain, P. Cobb, and K. Gravemeijer); (7) Modeling for Understanding in Science Education (J. Stewart, C. Passmore, J. Cartier, J. Rudolph, and S. Donovan); (8) Learning Mathematics in High School: Symbolic Places and Family Resemblances (R. Nemirovsky, A. Barros, T. Noble, M. Schnepp, and J. Solomon). Part III, Teaching for Understanding (M. Franke and E. Kazemi) includes: (9) Changing Teachers' Professional Work in Mathematics: One School's Journey (J. Shih, S. Biagetti, and D. Battey); (10) Teacher Collaboration: Focusing on Problems of Practice (D. C. Webb, T. A. Romberg, M. J. Ford, and J. Burrill); and (11) Managing Uncertainty and Creating Technical Knowledge (W. G. Secada and T. Williams). Part IV, Cross-Cutting Studies, includes the final chapters: (12) Research in Assessment Practices (J. de Lange and T. A. Romberg); and (13) Capacity for Change: Organizational Support for Teaching for Understanding (A. Gamoran).
Understanding Mathematics and Science Matters (Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning)
فهم مسائل الرياضيات والعلوم (دراسات في الرياضيات والتفكير والتعلم).
Разбиране математика и науката въпроси (изследвания в Математическо мислене и обучение).
理解数学和科学事项（研究数学思维和学习） 。
理解數學和科學事項（研究數學思維和學習） 。
Comprensió matèria de Matemàtiques i Ciències (Estudis en el pensament matemàtic i l'aprenentatge).
Razumijevanje Matematika i znanost stvarima (studije u matematičko razmišljanje i učenje).
Forståelse af matematik og naturvidenskab Matters (Studies i matematisk tankegang og Læring).
Inzicht in Mathematics and Science Matters (Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning).
Ymmärtämys Matematiikka ja tiede Matters (Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning).
Unawa sa Mathematics at Science matters (Studies sa Mathematical Iniisip at Learning).
Rabu, 25 Februari 2009
Senin, 23 Februari 2009
Critical Visions: New Directions in Social Theory
Critical Visions: New Directions in Social Theory
By Anthony Elliott
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Number Of Pages: 240
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0742526895
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780742526891
Product Description:
This remarkable book develops a wide-ranging analysis of key issues and debates in contemporary social theory. Drawing social theory, cultural studies, and psychoanalysis together in a bold configuration, Elliott challenges the widespread view that social theory seems to have lost its way as a result of the diversification of conceptual approaches. In outlining an approach that places imagination and creativity at the center of social theory, Elliott argues that theoretical pluralism--from post-structuralism to postmodernism, from psychoanalysis to deconstruction--represents not the demise, but the renewal of critical social theory.
Summary: Vsions for the Future
Rating: 5
Brilliant! I've read Elliott previously, and this book is perhaps his best. Clear, focused and analytically distinct. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in theory.
By Anthony Elliott
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Number Of Pages: 240
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0742526895
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780742526891
Product Description:
This remarkable book develops a wide-ranging analysis of key issues and debates in contemporary social theory. Drawing social theory, cultural studies, and psychoanalysis together in a bold configuration, Elliott challenges the widespread view that social theory seems to have lost its way as a result of the diversification of conceptual approaches. In outlining an approach that places imagination and creativity at the center of social theory, Elliott argues that theoretical pluralism--from post-structuralism to postmodernism, from psychoanalysis to deconstruction--represents not the demise, but the renewal of critical social theory.
Summary: Vsions for the Future
Rating: 5
Brilliant! I've read Elliott previously, and this book is perhaps his best. Clear, focused and analytically distinct. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in theory.
Jumat, 20 Februari 2009
A Primer of Special Relativity
A Primer of Special Relativity
By P.L. Sardesai
2004
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Publisher: New Age International (P) Ltd.
Number Of Pages: 190
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 8122415202
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788122415209
Primer Of Special Relativity
By P.L. Sardesai
2004
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Publisher: New Age International (P) Ltd.
Number Of Pages: 190
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 8122415202
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788122415209
Primer Of Special Relativity
A Primer Of Special Relativity is an unusually lucidintroduction to the subject specifically written for Indian students. It isintended to give the beginner a firm grounding for a more advanced course inrelativity. An entire chapter is devoted to applications of the theory toelucidate a large number of topics the students (B.Sc. Physics) come across inModern Physics. Detailed and well-selected examples are used to illuminateaspects of the theory as well as to show techniques of applications. A largenumber of illustrative examples enables the students to gain confidence to solveany problem in relativity normally expected of B.Sc. students. The book meetsthe complete requirements of a textbook for B.Sc. General and Honours courses inspecial theory of relativity recommended by the U.G.C. Existing syllabi in anumber of our universities have been taken into account in planning the book.The structure of the book permits a lot of flexibility. The book can thereforebe used as a text for a number of existing courses (with different allottedperiods) presently prevalent in many Indian universities.
The special theory of relativity is an essential part of the syllabus for B.Sc. (Physics) students in Indian
Universities. Though many excellent books on the subject are available, most of our students find them to
be high-brow because they are written by foreign authors with their own students in view as potential users.
An average Indian student often finds that though he has understood the theory, he cannot solve the
problems intended to test his grasp of the theory. This often results in loss of time for the student when
he tries to refer to a number of books one after another to gain confidence in problem solving.
This book is specifically written for a student who needs to be led quickly and yet with sympathy along
a path suitable for him so that he obtains a proficiency in the subject and develops the necessary skills and
confidence to solve the problems based on the theory. Every effort is made to ensure that an average student
masters the elements of the theory of special relativity in the shortest possible time without recourse to any
other book.
Syllabi in special theory of relativity from a number of Indian Universities have been consulted for
planning of this book. This book not only covers the syllabus recently suggested by the U.G.C. for B.Sc.
General and Honours courses in Indian Universities but it also provides latitude for additional topics to suit
individual taste. The structure of the book is such that it can be used as a textbook to suit individual taste,
or to suit different courses as per the time available for its completion. The style is so facile that if necessary
any topic can be assigned for self-study by the students. Besides the courses recommended by the U.G.C.,
the book can be used as a textbook for courses based on (i) first six chapters with some selected topics from
Chapter 7; (ii) first seven chapters; (iii) first eight chapters etc.
Throughout the writing of the book, the author has kept reminding himself of his own student days—
he has in view an average student putting in sincere efforts to get a clear understanding of elements of the
special theory of relativity. The author would be personally obliged to receive suggestions to make this
book more useful to our student community.
F14/Wing 5 P.L. Sardesai
Lourence Plaza,
Borda, Margo 403 602
GOA.
The special theory of relativity is an essential part of the syllabus for B.Sc. (Physics) students in Indian
Universities. Though many excellent books on the subject are available, most of our students find them to
be high-brow because they are written by foreign authors with their own students in view as potential users.
An average Indian student often finds that though he has understood the theory, he cannot solve the
problems intended to test his grasp of the theory. This often results in loss of time for the student when
he tries to refer to a number of books one after another to gain confidence in problem solving.
This book is specifically written for a student who needs to be led quickly and yet with sympathy along
a path suitable for him so that he obtains a proficiency in the subject and develops the necessary skills and
confidence to solve the problems based on the theory. Every effort is made to ensure that an average student
masters the elements of the theory of special relativity in the shortest possible time without recourse to any
other book.
Syllabi in special theory of relativity from a number of Indian Universities have been consulted for
planning of this book. This book not only covers the syllabus recently suggested by the U.G.C. for B.Sc.
General and Honours courses in Indian Universities but it also provides latitude for additional topics to suit
individual taste. The structure of the book is such that it can be used as a textbook to suit individual taste,
or to suit different courses as per the time available for its completion. The style is so facile that if necessary
any topic can be assigned for self-study by the students. Besides the courses recommended by the U.G.C.,
the book can be used as a textbook for courses based on (i) first six chapters with some selected topics from
Chapter 7; (ii) first seven chapters; (iii) first eight chapters etc.
Throughout the writing of the book, the author has kept reminding himself of his own student days—
he has in view an average student putting in sincere efforts to get a clear understanding of elements of the
special theory of relativity. The author would be personally obliged to receive suggestions to make this
book more useful to our student community.
F14/Wing 5 P.L. Sardesai
Lourence Plaza,
Borda, Margo 403 602
GOA.
Rabu, 18 Februari 2009
Catching History on the Wing: Race, Culture and Globalisation
Catching History on the Wing: Race, Culture and Globalisation (Get Political)
By A. Sivanandan
Publisher: Pluto Press
Number Of Pages: 272
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0745328342
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780745328348
Product Description:
Part of Pluto's 21st birthday series Get Political, which brings essential political writing in a range of fields to a new audience.
A. Sivanandan is a highly influential thinker on race, racism, globalisation and resistance. Since 1972, he has been the director of the Institute of Race Relations and the editor of Race & Class, which set the policy agenda on ethnicity and race in the UK and worldwide. Sivanandan has been writing for over forty years and this is the definitive collection of his work.
The articles selected span his entire career and are chosen for their relevance to today's most pressing issues. Included is a complete bibliography of Sivanandan’s writings, and an introduction by Colin Prescod (chair of the IRR), which sets the writings in context.
This book is highly relevant to undergraduate politics students and anyone reading or writing on race, ethnicity and immigration.
By A. Sivanandan
Publisher: Pluto Press
Number Of Pages: 272
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0745328342
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780745328348
Product Description:
Part of Pluto's 21st birthday series Get Political, which brings essential political writing in a range of fields to a new audience.
A. Sivanandan is a highly influential thinker on race, racism, globalisation and resistance. Since 1972, he has been the director of the Institute of Race Relations and the editor of Race & Class, which set the policy agenda on ethnicity and race in the UK and worldwide. Sivanandan has been writing for over forty years and this is the definitive collection of his work.
The articles selected span his entire career and are chosen for their relevance to today's most pressing issues. Included is a complete bibliography of Sivanandan’s writings, and an introduction by Colin Prescod (chair of the IRR), which sets the writings in context.
This book is highly relevant to undergraduate politics students and anyone reading or writing on race, ethnicity and immigration.
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