Adults' Mathematical Thinking and Emotions by Jeff Evans

Adults' Mathematical Thinking and Emotions by Jeff Evans

The crisis around teaching and learning mathematics and its use in everyday life and work relate to a number of issues. This book addresses these issues by looking at a number of key problems in maths education and numeracy.

'Jeff Evans' book is a welcome contribution to the developing literature on adults learning mathematics and a worthy addition to Paul Ernest's excellent Studies in Mathematics Education series' - Diana Cohen, Studies in the Education of Adults

'Evans' intellectual journey is stimulating, challenging and ongiong, for him and other researchers and practitioners.' - Diana Cohen, University of Nottingham

' I welcome this book written for anybody interested in adults' relationship to mathematics ... valuable reflections for changing practice including making contexts for learning more student friendly, and extending the scope of numeracy to be empowering in learners' lives ... With his interdisciplinary study, Jeff Evans has given us multiple perspectives on the very complex issue concerning mathematics thinking and emotions.' - Tine Wedege, ALM Newsletter May 2001

'I felt as if I was visting old friends as the contributions of various significant mathematics educators to the field were respectfully considered and incorporated into the work ... Jeff Evans provides a tour of the literature pertaining to mathematics acquistion and transfer over the last 20 years ... I should think that teachers of mathematics to adults will welcome the section in the concluding chapter, "Adult-friendly contexts for learning", in which suggestions for effective learning are made. Those concerned to underpin experience with some theory before embarking on their own research will find it a publication which marks out the territory admirably.' - Pat Drake, British Educational Research Journal

'This book can be recommended for a range of audiences beyond those in adult mathematics education. It displays a throroughness of approach in the detailed, justified use and interplay of both quantitative and qualitative research tools and methodologies. This makes it a valuable addition to the libraries of research students and their lecturers/supervisors ... This careful study of adults' numerate practices, building on and extending research from respected authors, highlights as never before the integral role played by the emotions in the mathematical thinking of people of all ages. It provides a salient reminder of the importance of our interactions as mathematics educators for all with whom we come into contact, formally or otherwise.' - Gail E. FitzSimons, Mathematics Education Research Journal

Raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Jeff Evans has always followed the call of the excitement and wildness of outdoor adventure. This pursuit of passion led to the formation of MountainVision, Inc. and a career which includes guiding clients up mountain peaks across the globe, professional speaking, and practicing as an emergency medicine Physician Assistant. Jeff's climbing began in the late 80s on the rock faces of Colorado and California. Living out of his truck with his dog, Jeff spent countless exciting days scaling walls in places like Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Mountaineering soon followed with equal ferocity, and by the mid-90s, Jeff was guiding clients as well as working Search and Rescue on North America's highest mountain, Mt. McKinley, now Denali. Jeff's confidence and experience in the mountains led to his introduction in 1993 to blind climber Erik Weihenmayer. Little did they know that this relationship would change their lives forever and result in accomplishing feats that neither had imagined. Together, they would shatter people's perceptions about the handicaps of the disabled by climbing Denali, El Capitan (California), and Aconcagua (Argentina); competing in adventure races; guiding other disabled individuals on peaks around the world; and successfully reaching the summit of Mt. Everest in 2001. To date, Erik is the only blind climber to reach the summit of Everest. The teamwork, communication, and leadership skills Jeff has honed during his amazing adventures and challenges has given him the tools to become one of the most dynamic and inspirational speakers on the circuit today. Regardless of age, gender, or profession, Jeff's message invokes a spectrum of thought and emotion for audiences worldwide. Jeff has appeared on ABC's Expedition Impossible, is the author of MountainVision: Lessons from the Summit, and has played a major role in the award-winning documentaries Farther Than the Eye Can See, Blindsight, and High Ground. Jeff received his undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado in Boulder and his Masters as a Physician Assistant at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Jeff currently resides in Boulder with his wife Merry Beth, son Jace, and dog Tucker.

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ISBN 13	9780750709125
ISBN 10	075070912X
Title	Adults' Mathematical Thinking and Emotions
Author	Jeff Evans
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2000-10-26
Number of pages	312
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.