This is the second edition of a textbook that has met withenthusiastic acclaim since its publication in 1988. It explores indetail theories and discussions of how children think and learn. Italso looks at the practical implications of research andacknowledges some of the difficult problems teachers face whentrying to put theory and research into practice in theclassroom. Discusses important new research in developmental psychologythat has taken place since the first edition was published in1988 Provides an excellent resource for both psychology students andeducationalists Includes substantially revised chapters on mathematics andclassroom education