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1. Mathematics as a Constructive Activity

   Learners Generating Examples

   By Anne Watson, John Mason

   Series: Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning Series

   This book explains and demonstrates the teaching strategy of asking learners to construct their own examples of mathematical objects. The authors show that the creation of examples can involve transforming and reorganizing knowledge and that, although this is usually done by authors and teachers,...

   Published May 16th 2005 by Routledge
2. Fundamental Constructs in Mathematics Education

   Edited by Sue Johnston-Wilder, John Mason

   Fundamental Constructs in Mathematics Education is a unique sourcebook crafted from classic texts, research papers and books in mathematics education. Linked together by the editors' narrative, the book provides a fascinating examination of, and insight into, key constructs in mathematics education...

   Published January 21st 2004 by Routledge
3. Researching Your Own Practice

   The Discipline of Noticing

   By John Mason

   Central to caring professions such as teaching is the need to notice and be sensitive to the experiences of pupils and teachers. Starting from this position, Researching Your Own Practice demonstrates that in order to develop your professional practice you must first develop your own sensitivities...

   Published October 24th 2001 by Routledge
4. The Cold War

   1945-1991

   By John Mason

   Series: Lancaster Pamphlets

   Mason provides concise coverage of the entire Cold War, paying particular attention to the Soviet-American dimension. This pamphlet:* Analyzes the origins of the conflict* Examines how the existence of nuclear weapons gives a unique character to the period* Discusses the involvement of other...

   Published November 6th 1996 by Routledge
5. The Yearbook of Facts in Science and Art

   Primary Source Material on the Post-Industrial Revolution (1838-1880)

   Edited by James Mason, John Timbs, Charles W. Vincent

   Series: Early Sources in Reference

   Covering a momentus period in worldwide scientific discovery and technological advance, these concise sourcebooks provide information across the full spectrum of Victorian thought and endeavour, forming a chronological scientific encyclopaedia....

   Published September 4th 1996 by Routledge