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Problem-solving in mathematics : a semiotic perspective for educators and teachers
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| Format : | Book |
| Language : | anglais |
| Title statement : | Problem-solving in mathematics : a semiotic perspective for educators and teachers / Marcel Danesi |
| Published : |
New York, NY :
Peter Lang Pub.
, cop. 2008 |
| Physical Description : | 1 vol. (ix, 234 p.) |
| Series : | Critic of institutions ; 16 |
| Content : | Problem-solving. Defining a mathematical problem. Semiotics and mathematics. Semiotics and problem-solving. Teaching numbers as signs. Math competence. Problems in arithmetic. Defining an arithmetical problem. Teaching the basic operations. Teaching fractions and decimals. Teaching other operations. Arithmetical competence. Problems in algebra. Defining an algebraic problem. Teaching the algebraic operations. Teaching equations. Algebraic competence. Using historical anecdotes. Story problems. Defining a story problem. A thematic typology. Inter-code translation. Conceptual metaphor theory. Pedagogical questions. Geometric and other problems. Geometry problems. Coordinate geometry problems. Problems in combinatorics. Problems in probability. Heuristic problem-solving. Semiotic pedagogy. Representing structure. The interconnectedness principle. Logical strategies. Set theory. Overview and reflections |
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