Fundamental Constructs in Mathematics Education

The book is divided into two parts: learning and teaching. The first part includes views about how people learn - from Plato to Dewey, as well as constructivism, activity theory and French didactiques. The second part includes extracts concerned with initiating, sustaining and bringing to a conclusion learners' work on mathematical tasks. provides access to a wide range of constructs in mathematics education and orients the reader towards important original sources.