Differing instructional modalities and cognitive structures: Linear algebra

This paper discusses the aspects of twelve first-year linear algebra students' thinking modes displayed on their interview responses to questions addressing linear independence ideas. Studying thinking modes allowed us to make inferences about the role of differing instructional modalities in s...

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Published in:Linear algebra and its applications 2018-04, Vol.542, p.464-483
Main Author: Dogan, Hamide
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive schemes
Instructional modalities
Linear algebra
Mathematical analysis
Mathematics education
Thinking modes
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Summary:This paper discusses the aspects of twelve first-year linear algebra students' thinking modes displayed on their interview responses to questions addressing linear independence ideas. Studying thinking modes allowed us to make inferences about the role of differing instructional modalities in shaping one's cognitive structures.
ISSN:0024-3795
1873-1856
DOI:10.1016/j.laa.2017.07.007