Mathematical Discourse

An examination of mathematical discourse from the perspective of Michael Halliday's social semiotic theory.

This invaluable resource provides teachers with the tools they need to facilitate mathematical discourse and create opportunities for students to think construc

The various chapters tell practical stories of equitable practices for diverse learners within a range of different contexts. Different research perspectives, e

The intent of this monograph is to showcase successful implementation of mathematical discourse in the classroom. Some questions that might be addressed are: *

Efforts to improve mathematics education have led educators and researchers to not only study the nature of proficiency, beliefs, and practices in mathematics l

This book explores the connection between the ways people speak in mathematics classrooms and their opportunities to learn mathematics. The words spoken, heard,

Why do so many learners, even those who are successful, feel that they are outsiders in the world of mathematics? Taking the central importance of language in t

Issues of language in mathematics learning and teaching are important for both practical and theoretical reasons. Addressing issues of language is crucial for i

This critical volume responds to the enduring challenge in mathematics education of addressing the needs of marginalized students in school mathematics, and ste

At a time of rapid demographic change and amidst the many educational challenges facing the US, this critical new collection presents mathematics education from