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Alcock, Lara; Simpson, Adrian – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2017
This paper describes a study in which we investigated relationships between defining mathematical concepts--increasing and decreasing infinite sequences--explaining their meanings and classifying consistently with formal definitions. We explored the effect of defining, explaining or studying a definition on subsequent classification, and the…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Concept Teaching, Definitions, Classification
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Larcombe, Tony – British Journal of Special Education, 1988
Discussed is a report of a British government advisory group concerning programs of study in mathematics education, as related to students with special education needs. Described are the progression of levels, the spread of levels normal for particular age groups, and the notion of age determining the work of students. (JDD)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Age Differences, Developmental Tasks, Difficulty Level