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Peer reviewedMorgan, Candia – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1996
Suggests an approach to the analysis of mathematical texts that makes use of linguistic theory to provide insights into how the language of a text may influence the ways in which readers make sense of it. Focuses on the ways in which teacher-readers may make sense of texts produced by students. Contains 33 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Discourse Analysis, Language, Linguistics
Baker, Carolyn; Freebody, Peter – Australian Journal of Reading, 1988
Examines the nature of early school reading material and its distinct discourse structures, which are used to present possible social worlds and characters to children. Argues that understanding the interpretive challenges and problems that such texts present to children aids teachers in enhancing literacy. (RAE)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Critical Reading, Decoding (Reading), Discourse Analysis
