Alcock, L. and Simpson, A. P. (2002) 'Definitions : dealing with categories mathematically.', For the learning of mathematics., 22 (2). pp. 28-34.
Abstract
Explores differences between mathematical definitions and non-mathematical definitions by contrasting three approaches to mathematical reasoning. Examines the consequences of the use of those approaches in a first course in real analysis. Analyzes students' reasoning behavior during analysis and suggests reasons for students' difficulties with the transition to university mathematics in general, and with analysis in particular.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Higher education, Learning problems, Mathematical concepts, Mathematical logic, Mathematics education, Modern mathematics, Thinking skills. |
| Full text: | PDF - Published Version (415Kb) |
| Status: | Peer-reviewed |
| Publisher Web site: | http://flm.educ.ualberta.ca/index.php?do=show&lang=en&showMenu=22%2C2 |
| Record Created: | 16 Jan 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2011 17:03 |
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