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Algebra at the Meta and the Object Level.
- Source :
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Turkish Journal of Computer & Mathematics Education . Winter2015, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p366-379. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Two different interpretations of algebra that differ in the ontological status assigned to variables are distinguished. Variables may either be viewed as meta-mathematical tools to express generality or as objects similar to numbers and other members of the mathematical ontology. Both interpretations are detailed and linked with the literature and the use of variables in computer programming. Furthermore, it is analyzed how these two conceptualizations lead to two different understandings of the process of change of values. Some evidence from algebra assessment on the understanding of change by students is given that that illustrate that the theory is useful in analyzing students work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ALGEBRA education
*ML (Computer program language)
*NATURAL language processing
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13094653
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Turkish Journal of Computer & Mathematics Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 111891834
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.16949/turcomat.18001