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Direct linkTabach, Michal; Friedlander, Alex – ZDM: The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 2017
Simplifying symbolic expressions is usually perceived in middle school algebra as an algorithmic activity, achieved by performing sequences of short drill-and-practice tasks, which have little to do with conceptual learning or with creative mathematical thinking. The aim of this study is to explore possible ways by which ninth-grade students can…
Descriptors: Algebra, Creative Thinking, Middle School Students, Grade 9
