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When is a Symbol Symbolic?
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Mason, John – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1980
The roles and uses of symbols in mathematical thinking are discussed. The thinking process is further subdivided into specialization, generalization, and reasoning. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning, Inservice Teacher Education, Learning Theories