数学教育的趋势与挑战

《数学教育的趋势与挑战》内容简介：Mathematics is the most highly internationalized language of science; it is also the common basis for a large number of branches of science and technology. Hence, it does not just belong to a few researchers of mathematics, but it should also be a part of the attainments required for the citizens of a country, as well as a practical instrument and a sharp weapon in the hands of the workers in all professions. Based on this understanding, mathematics education has become an area that professionals in various fields and people from all walks of life are concerned with. It holds a significant place in the educational system of any country in the world.
In China research and practice in mathematics education show distinctive characteristics. In some aspects we have achieved great successes. However, we have obviously had some drawbacks and there is much room for improvement in what we have done. To share China's successful experiences with educators the world over, and to absorb the quintessence of their experiences so as to remedy deficiencies in our work, mathematical educators of this country need to start and maintain cross-national dialogues and exchanges of views with their colleagues in other countries. Unfortunately, for quite a long time, Chinese mathematical educators' contacts with the outside world were far from being sufficient, as compared with the frequent exchanges and cooperative activities going on among researchers of mathematics around the world. Perhaps there are a few exceptions. For example, China's participation in international activities on mathematics education may date back at least to 1980 when Prof.