International Reflections on the Netherlands Didactics of Mathematics: Visions on and Experiences with Realistic Mathematics Education [Paperback]

This open access book, inspired by the ICME 13 Thematic Afternoon on European Didactic Traditions, takes readers on a journey with mathematics education researchers, developers and educators in eighteen countries, who reflect on their experiences with Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), the domain-specific instruction theory for mathematics education developed in the Netherlands since the late 1960s. Authors from outside the Netherlands discuss what aspects of RME appeal to them, their criticisms of RME and their past and current RME-based projects. 

It is clear that a particular approach to mathematics education cannot simply be transplanted to another country. As such, in eighteen chapters the authors describe how they have adapted RME to their individual circumstances and view on mathematics education, and tell their personal stories about how RME has influenced their thinking on mathematics education.

Seen through other eyes  Opening up new vistas in Realistic Mathematics Education through visions and experiences from other countries.- From tinkering to practice  The role of teachers in the application of Realistic Mathematics Education principles in the United States.- Searching for alternatives for New Math in Belgian primary schools  Influence of the Dutch model of Realistic Mathematics Education.- The impact of Hans Freudenthal and the Freudenthal Institute on the project Mathe 2000.- Reflections on Realistic Mathematics Education from a South African perspective.- Learning to look at the world through mathematical spectacles  A personal tribute to Realistic Mathematics Education.- Graphing linear equations  A comparison of the opportunity-to-learn in textbooks using the Singapore and the Dutch approaches to teaching equations.- Low achievers in mathematics  Ideas from the Netherlands for developing a competence-oriented view.- From the bottom up  Reinventing RealisticMathematics Education in l#2