Contributions and Obstacles of Contexts in the Development of Mathematical Knowledge.

Dapueto, Carlo; Parenti, Laura

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Publication Date: 1999

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Contributions and Obstacles of Contexts in the Development of Mathematical Knowledge.

Dapueto, Carlo; Parenti, Laura

Educational Studies in Mathematics, v39 n1-3 p1-21 1999

Proposes a framework for discussing the nature of the relationships between contexts and the formation of mathematical knowledge through model and field-of-experience concepts. Supports and illustrates this framework with references to curricular innovation and educational research. (Contains 31 references.) (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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