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A Brief History of Algebraic Notation.

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Stallings, Lynn – School Science and Mathematics, 2000

Traces three major stages in the development of algebraic notation: (1) rhetorical or prose; (2) syncopated; and (3) symbolic. Illustrates the development of a standardized, efficient symbol system by tracing the evolution of some common symbols, including the symbols for equals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Algebra, Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Vocabulary

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