Teaching and Learning in Maths Classrooms

"Teaching and Learning in Maths Classrooms" is a scholarly book that presents a selection of the most significant presentations from the 21st MAVI Conference, which took place at the Politecnico di Milano. The book is divided into several sections that address different aspects of mathematics education. The first section focuses on classroom practices and teachers' beliefs, examining the perspectives of both prospective and practicing teachers on topics such as decision-making, roles in explanations, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and the use of games in teaching. A central concern of the MAVI participants is the relationship between teachers' expressed beliefs and their actual teaching practices, which is addressed in the second section. The third section discusses the hidden currents in mathematics education that can create tensions and inconsistencies in various situations. Finally, the last section explores emerging topics in affective research, particularly attitudes towards assessment. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators and researchers in this field.