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The Glass Wall: Why Mathematics Can Seem Difficult.
Smith, Frank – 2002
This book explores what makes mathematics possible as well as what makes mathematics difficult. Included is a discussion of the definition of mathematics, mathematics in language, the meaning of numbers, calculating and measuring, notation, numbers in space, and the best ways to learn mathematics. Historical information and practical examples are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education