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Peer reviewedThwaites, G. N. – Mathematics in School, 1982
An attempt is made to show that algebra is rarely obvious, and merely expecting children to learn rules is an oversimplification. Sections cover: (1) The Non-visual Nature of Algebra; (2) The Apparently Arbitrary Nature of Algebra; (3) The Relationship Between Symbolism, System and Question; (4) The Complex Nature of Algebra; and (5) Some…
Descriptors: Algebra, Algorithms, Equations (Mathematics), Instruction
