Creativity, Giftedness, and Talent Development in Mathematics (Hc)

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Creativity, Giftedness, and Talent Development in Mathematics (Hc)

Vydavateľstvo: Information Age Publishing
Rok vydania: 2008
Formát: Hardback
Rozmer: 240 x 161 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9781593119782

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O knihe

A Volume in The Montana Mathematics Enthusiast:
Monograph Series in Mathematics Education
Series Editor Bharath Sriraman, The University of Montana
Our innovative spirit and creativity lies beneath the comforts and security of today's technologically
evolved society. Scientists, inventors, investors, artists and leaders play a vital role in the
advancement and transmission of knowledge. Mathematics, in particular, plays a central role in
numerous professions and has historically served as the gatekeeper to numerous other areas of
study, particularly the hard sciences, engineering and business. Mathematics is also a major component
in standardized tests in the U.S., and in university entrance exams in numerous parts of
world.
Creativity and imagination is often evident when young children begin to develop numeric and
spatial concepts, and explore mathematical tasks that capture their interest. Creativity is also an
essential ingredient in the work of professional mathematicians. Yet, the bulk of mathematical thinking encouraged in the institutionalized
setting of schools is focused on rote learning, memorization, and the mastery of numerous skills to solve specific problems prescribed
by the curricula or aimed at standardized testing. Given the lack of research based perspectives on talent development in
mathematics education, this monograph is specifically focused on contributions towards the constructs of creativity and giftedness in
mathematics. This monograph presents new perspectives for talent development in the mathematics classroom and gives insights into
the psychology of creativity and giftedness. The book is aimed at classroom teachers, coordinators of gifted programs, math contest
coaches, graduate students and researchers interested in creativity, giftedness, and talent development in mathematics.