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Download full textAinley, Janet; Bills, Liz; Wilson, Kirsty – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2004
The Purposeful Algebraic Activity project aims to explore the potential of spreadsheets in the introduction to algebra and algebraic thinking. We discuss two sub-themes within the project: tracing the development of pupils' construction of meaning for variable from arithmetic-based activity, through use of spreadsheets, and into formal algebra,…
Descriptors: Spreadsheets, Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction
Wilson, Kirsty; Ainley, Janet; Bills, Liz – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2005
We report on one aspect of a longitudinal study which seeks insight into the ways in which spreadsheet experience and teachers' pedagogic strategies shape pupils' construction of meaning for algebra. Using data from stimulated recall interviews we analyse the evolution of meaning for variable through the mediation of the variable cell and the…
Descriptors: Recall (Psychology), Academic Achievement, Spreadsheets, Longitudinal Studies
