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Code-switching in a Senior Primary Class of Second-language Mathematics Learners.
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Setati, Mamokgethi – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1998
Investigates the different ways in which a multilingual senior primary mathematics teacher uses code-switching when teaching mathematics to second-language learners who share the first language of the instructor. Contains 20 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Code Switching (Language), Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Students' Good Reasons.
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Alro, Helle; Skovsmose, Ole – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1996
Provides examples and a discussion of the Inquiry Cooperation Model (ICM). The ICM is a way of describing a pattern of communicative cooperation between teacher and students. It tries to develop students' preconceptions into mathematical competence. Contains 15 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Discourse Analysis
A Linguistic Basis for Student Difficulties with Algebra.
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Burton, Martha B. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1988
A major component of student difficulty with algebra is the inability to make sense of the algebra symbol system as a language. Accordingly, remedies should be sought by considering algebra in a linguistic sense. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Communication Skills, Linguistics
Context and Creation in the Learning of Computer Programming.
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Hancock, Chris – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1988
Described and critiqued are two ideas which have proven valuable in teaching programming at the introductory level, the mental model and the programming plan. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education