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The first few chapters are brilliant, and help the reader develop a conceptual framework for learning how to intuit abstract mathematical concepts. I'd say this book is worth reading for the first few chapters alone.

Caveats: Some may find the writing style dry, and there is one notable anachronism, I. e. something that'd never get printed today: I'm sure I'll never find "A room full of pretty girls..." in another maths book.

It gets tedious towards the end as Skemp moves away from the psychology

It gets tedious towards the end as Skemp moves away from the psychology of learning mathematics.

Despite this, definitely worth a read for the first 6-7 chapters alone.

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Jun 15, 2009 Linda rated it it was amazing

An interesting read for math educators, this classic text presents problems of learning and teaching mathematics from both a psychological and mathematical perspective. He discusses the problems with math education in America, how math concepts are formulated and schema developed, variations in imagery, ideas about what understanding means, and managing frustration in mathematics. This book is included because it helps teachers understand how students learn.

May 09, 2016 Kadek rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I need some informations about instrumental understanding. How it be happen in students thougth. i will be related with my term about fragmentations thinking structure in solving the problem in mathematics.