Understanding Algebraic Notation from the Students' Perspective

Explores how students interpret algebraic notation and what teachers can do to support appropriate interpretations. Presents two research-based strategies and concludes that in the face of reform and technological advances, finding a definition for symbol sense takes on added significance. Contains...

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Published in:The Mathematics teacher 1999-05, Vol.92 (5), p.436-442
Main Author: Kinzel, Margaret Tatem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Standards
Algebra
College Students
Connecting Research to Teaching
Educational Technology
Elementary School Students
High school students
Interviews
Learning
Mathematical notation
Mathematical problems
Mathematics Activities
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Misrepresentation
Referents
Secondary Education
Secondary School Mathematics
Spreadsheets
Students
Symbolic reference
Symbolism
Symbols
Symbols (Mathematics)
Test Items
Test Results
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Summary:Explores how students interpret algebraic notation and what teachers can do to support appropriate interpretations. Presents two research-based strategies and concludes that in the face of reform and technological advances, finding a definition for symbol sense takes on added significance. Contains 22 references. (ASK)
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/MT.92.5.0436