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Jones, Steven R. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2018
Many mathematical concepts may have prototypical images associated with them. While prototypes can be beneficial for efficient thinking or reasoning, they may also have self-attributes that may impact reasoning about the concept. It is essential that mathematics educators understand these prototype images in order to fully recognize their benefits…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Models, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation

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