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Theories of Mathematics Education: A global survey of theoretical frameworks/trends in mathematics education research

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In this article we survey the history of research on theories in mathematics education. We also briefly examine the origins of this line of inquiry, the contribution of Hans-Georg Steiner, the activities of various international topics groups and current discussions of theories in mathematics education research. We conclude by outlining current positions and questions addressed by mathematics education researchers in the research forum on theories at the 2005 PME meeting in Melbourne, Australia.

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  1. Dept. Of Mathematical Sciences, The University of Montana, 59812, Missoula, MT, USA

    Bharath Sriraman (Editor, The Montana Mathematics Enthusiast)

  2. Mathematical Thinking & Learning School Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, 4059, Brisbane, Australia

    Lyn D. English (Editor)

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Sriraman, B., English, L.D. Theories of Mathematics Education: A global survey of theoretical frameworks/trends in mathematics education research. Zentralblatt für Didaktik der Mathematik 37, 450–456 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02655853

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