A Student's Construction of Transformations of Functions in a Multiple Representational Environment.

Borba, Marcelo C.; Confrey, Jere

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Student's Construction of Transformations of Functions in a Multiple Representational Environment.

Borba, Marcelo C.; Confrey, Jere

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v31 n3 p319-37 Oct 1996

Reports on a case study of a 16-year-old student working on transformations of functions in a computer-based, multirepresentational environment. Presents an analysis of the work during the transition from the use of visualization and analysis of discrete points to the use of algebraic symbolism. (AIM)

Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs, Integrated Learning Systems, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education, Transformations (Mathematics)

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Language: English

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