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Direct linkKontorovich, Igor'; Zazkis, Rina – For the Learning of Mathematics, 2017
Mathematical conventions -- which account for the choices of mathematics community regarding definitions of concepts, their names and symbols -- are the focus of this paper. We introduce the task of unpacking, that is, offering plausible explanations and arguments for the choice of conventions. Using responses of four prospective teachers to the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Applications, Definitions
Peer reviewedToom, Andre – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1999
Word problems have several purposes in mathematics education. Concentrates on two of these purposes--word problems as applications and word problems as mental manipulatives--and compares them with each other. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedBassanezi, Rodney C. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1994
Presents examples of the use of mathematical modeling in mathematics courses in order to not lose sight of the essence of the mathematical attitude; encourage students' concern with problems that surround them; appreciate human resources; and associate mathematics with other sciences. (MKR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnomathematics, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedAlsina, C.; Trillas, E. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1991
Presents the concept of "Fuzzy Sets" and gives some ideas for its potential interest in mathematics education. Defines what a Fuzzy Set is, describes why we need to teach fuzziness, gives some examples of fuzzy questions, and offers some examples of activities related to fuzzy sets. (MDH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Estimation (Mathematics), Functions (Mathematics)
