In search of mathematical structure: looking back, beneath, and beyond - 40 years on

Joanne Mulligan

In search of mathematical structure: looking back, beneath, and beyond - 40 years on

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This presentation reflects on over three decades of research focused on the development of mathematical structure. 'Looking back', it traces the key theoretical influences that informed a series of studies on children's imagery, patterns and relationships including multiplicative reasoning and spatial structuring. 'Looking beneath', the development of Awareness of Mathematical Pattern and Structure is highlighted through an interview-based assessment and pedagogical program. 'Looking beyond', it raises key questions about the importance of developing deep mathematical thinking leading to generalisation, and realising this possibility for young children.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	40 years on : we are still learning!
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia : MERGA 40
Editors	Ann Downton, Sharyn Livy, Jennifer Hall
Place of Publication	Melbourne
Publisher	MERGA
Pages	32-41
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9781920846305
Publication status	Published - 2017
Event	Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (40th : 2017) - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 2 Jul 2017 → 6 Jul 2017

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Conference	Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (40th : 2017)
Abbreviated title	MERGA 10
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne
Period	2/07/17 → 6/07/17

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Mulligan, J 2017, In search of mathematical structure: looking back, beneath, and beyond - 40 years on. in A Downton, S Livy & J Hall (eds), 40 years on : we are still learning!: Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia : MERGA 40. MERGA, Melbourne, pp. 32-41, Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (40th : 2017), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2/07/17.

In search of mathematical structure: looking back, beneath, and beyond - 40 years on. / Mulligan, Joanne.
40 years on : we are still learning!: Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia : MERGA 40. ed. / Ann Downton; Sharyn Livy; Jennifer Hall. Melbourne: MERGA, 2017. p. 32-41.

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