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Fischbein, Efraim; Schnarch, Ditza – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1997
Describes a study that investigated probabilistic intuitions held by students (N=98) from grade 7 through college through the use of a questionnaire. Of the misconceptions that were investigated, availability was the only one that was stable across age groups. Contains 20 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Even, Ruhama – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1993
Analyzed questionnaire responses of 152 prospective secondary mathematics teachers, 10 of whom were interviewed, to investigate their knowledge of the concept of function. Results indicated that many did not have a modern concept of function, a limitation that influenced their pedagogical approach. (Contains 45 references.) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Functions (Mathematics), Higher Education, Interviews