Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 49 Issue 2, June 2012
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History of Mathematics Curricula Change in Alberta
Elaine Simmt
Mathematics curriculum reform is once again a hot topic of discussion among educators, parents, and concerned citizens. Practicing mathematics teachers find themselves at the centre of those conversations with little more than their own histories to inform their response. Postgraduate studies provide an opportunity for teachers to investigate not only current curriculum but the history of curriculum, enabling them to be more fully prepared to contribute their professional knowledge to the debates about mathematics curriculum, teaching and learning.