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Lockwood, Elise; Erickson, Sarah – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2017
Counting problems offer rich opportunities for students to engage in mathematical thinking, but they can be difficult for students to solve. In this paper, we present a study that examines student thinking about one concept within counting, factorials, which are a key aspect of many combinatorial ideas. In an effort to better understand students'…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Mathematical Concepts, Computation, Semi Structured Interviews