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Awareness of Pattern and Structure in Early Mathematical Development
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Mulligan, Joanne; Mitchelmore, Michael – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 2009
Recent educational research has turned increasing attention to the structural development of young students' mathematical thinking. Early algebra, multiplicative reasoning, and spatial structuring are three areas central to this research. There is increasing evidence that an awareness of mathematical structure is crucial to mathematical competence…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematical Concepts, Grade 1, Concept Formation