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Consolidating One Novel Structure whilst Constructing Two More

Authors :
Williams, Gaye
Source :
International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. 2005 4.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

This study reports the cognitive processing of a Year 8 female student (Kerri) during a test, and during her subsequent homework as she consolidated as part of abstracting; a topic of recent research interest. This case adds to the body of knowledge about how constructing and consolidating can occur simultaneously. The analysis captured the complexity of the cognitive processing, and their intertwined nature. Data was captured through lesson video, and post-lesson, video-stimulated reconstructive student interviews. It was found that Kerri's constructing and consolidating included characteristics previously identified by others, and an additional feature. Her constructing included "branching" (Kidron & Dreyfus, 2004, p. 159); but unlike the case cited, one of these branches related to a new goal. (Contains 1 note and 2 figures.) [For complete proceedings, see ED496851.]

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
ED496966
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers